A moron\'s shield question

[Anonymous]

It's very simple but very important.<br>
Did either Auxilliary Shields, Clipeus' or "Barbarians" ,ever use Iron/Steel<br>
on the rims/edging as opposed to brass or Leather? <p></p><i></i>

[Anonymous]

A moron is a man who does not ask questions when he doesn't know something.<br>
Unfortunately I don't know the answer to your question. But I know you are not a moron.... <p></p><i></i>

[Anonymous]

Yes! Some later Iron Age burials have included iron shield rims, although i dont think these went all the way round the board. I have never seen anything resembling this in roman military contexts, though that doesnt mean its not out there...! <p></p><i></i>

[Anonymous]

Salvete,<br>
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Take a look at the Varus finds, plenty of iron edging and reinforcing bars. although we can't be sure of their source some of the iron edging appears absolutely straight so implies a scutum.<br>
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Also, from the same find, the Bronze applique lighning and the 'Upholstery Tacks' (Edging fastenining?) are all very interseting.<br>
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Valete Mummius <p></p><i></i>