What is Buried Under the Sites of Large Roman Battles?

[Dan Diffendale]

scutii, pili (maybe the tips? and am I using the plural correctly? If it's a masculine or neuter noun, I think I am right? *goes to check Latin binder for notes*)

Nope, 2nd declension neuter plurals end in -a.

scutum nominative singular
scuta nominative plural

pilum nom. sing.
pila nom. pl.


For your question, browse through the threads here at RAT, you'll find plenty of discussion of original equipment. For helmets, we have a handy-dandy database with pictures and everything HERE