Product description
This scutum is made after a variety of examples from the Roman republic. Shields like this were used between the 7th century BC until the 1st century AD. The Republican scutum was ovally shaped, in later times it became rectangular. The scuta were often curved in order to receive blows.
This shield is made of several layers of wood and covered with red dyed linen.
Its length is 126 cm and its maximum width is 88 cm. It weighs approximately 7 kg. The scutum is provided with an iron umbo.
Product details:
Length: 126 cm
Width: 88 cm;
Material: plywood, linen, steel;
Thickness: 1.3 cm;
Weight: 8.5 kg;
Based on a historic original: yes;
Transport weight (gram): 10000 *
This item cannot be shipped to countries outside the EU due to its length.
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
Packaged with 100% recycled material
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
