imperial roman legionary scutumThe scutum was a shield used by Roman soldiers. The Republican scutum was oval, in later times it became rectangular. The scuta were often curved to absorb blows. Replica of the shield with which large parts of the world were conquered. It is made of wood and has edges with brass protection. Replica of the shield with which large parts of the world were conquered. It is made of wood and has brass protected edges. The Roman scutum could have either a