Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Oval Scutum in use 1st Century A.D.?
#8
(04-13-2016, 11:36 AM)scamander Wrote: Auxilia generally used the oval scutum, whereas the rectangular ones were for legionaries. I did a short vlog on scuta from both periods. You can watch it here:

Vlog on scutum

In first century didn't the legions mainly use the Augustan scutum? Square didn't come more into play until the beginning of 2nd century and late 1st century, I believe.
"I am not ashamed to confess that I am ignorant of what I do not know." ~Cicero

Real Name: Aaron Phelps
Reply


Messages In This Thread
RE: Oval Scutum in use 1st Century A.D.? - by Hasdrubal - 04-13-2016, 05:04 PM

Possibly Related Threads…
Thread Author Replies Views Last Post
  Why did the oval shield replace the scutum? Darth_Roach 49 21,721 03-13-2015, 03:37 PM
Last Post: agrimensor

Forum Jump: