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Need some advice.I am in the process of repairing an oval auxillary scutum that is minus the grip,and was wondering if the grip was ever placed in a vertical position instead of horizontal? It appears that the grip that was on it previously was vertical,and it would save me from putting more holes in it than I have to.Thanks!
Keith Allem
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As far as i know the only Auxiliary shield with a vertical grip is the danum shield. It isn't oval more rectangular with a curved top and bottom.
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The Doncaster shield? Looks very Celtic in style.
But I guess the Auxillia were not always equiped with Roman kit? :???:
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If you wanted to do something a bit more ambitious and seldom seen in re-enactment, you could always have a go at this:
http://www.romanarmy.net/shieldreinforce.htm
You might have to drill one or two more holes though of course. :wink:
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