Round smaller style shields for Roman recreation

[AntonivsMarivsCongianocvs]

Salve,

Is there any evidence that round smaller style shields were used by the Romans in the late Republican to early Imperial times?

Would a shield, such as the one below, be acceptable for recreation? Could it be used with an officer’s impression in Recreation?

Obviously, all the ‘ageing’ & ‘antiquing’ would be redone, the shield would look bright and painted vibrantly but… can it be used in recreation?

Opinions?

[Aurelianus]

The images on this shield are much influenced by romantic time (18th/19th century). On the background you can see a middle-aged castle, …...

I think a bad choice for any roman impression – unfortunately.

[AntonivsMarivsCongianocvs]

Crude! You're correct; I brightened up the image... I now can see the castle in the background too.

Valentine Armouries [url:hsip870r]http://www.varmouries.com[/url] has it for $150 plus 20% off this week only! At first glance that really looked like a Roman Equestrian solder with a crest also!

Oh well.

[Salvianus]

Never mind, go Late Roman and revel in your small round shield.

Er, you may need to add a horse to your impression but that's a small price to pay ... :wink: