Why did the oval shield replace the scutum?
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Why did the oval shield replace the scutum?
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11-08-2011, 03:17 AM
That's a Good Question. Maybe it was cheaper to produce, you didn't have to bend the wood in a flat oval scutum, it was lighter, and it was more maneuverable from what I can tell. I'm gonna go try and find some sources or articles detailing about the change.
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