🛡️ Why Was the Roman Shield So Important? | The Scutum Explained

The Roman scutum was much more than a piece of defensive equipment.

The Imperial Roman shield was typically a large rectangular curved shield with a central iron or bronze-alloy boss. It protected the individual soldier and could also contribute to tightly organized formations where overlapping shields created collective protection.

Roman soldiers could also use the shield aggressively, while specialized formations such as the testudo used overlapping shields to defend against missiles.

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