Scutum detailing

[Magnus]

So best might be to just choose a pattern that fits best with the other gear and doesn't advertise me as part of a group that I don't march with.

You are right.. it is best to use your own pattern unless you actually are a member of a club.

No sense to causing those kind of ripples.

That's the most rediculous thing I've heard today...lol...are you saying that reenactment legions are copyrighting ancient emblems now? Not to mention there are a fixed number of legit patterns out there!

Steve, go ahead and use whatever pattern you want. Heck, I'll even send you mine as pdf's if you want. And if anyone gives you grief about it, send them my way. 8)