You strike your sword against your Scutum Shield, shouting alongside your legionaries outside the gates of Syracuse. Inside, their people are filled with terror, deafened by your army’s trumpets and noise. Arrows rain down and you and your fellow soldiers form a barrier with your shields.
There is nothing that can stop you. The design of your shield allows you to stand in close formation, advancing on their defenders and dispatching them quickly.
DETAILS
Epic Armoury’s Red Square Scutum Shield is a rounded square latex shield inspired by Ancient Roman soldiers. Lasercut details and handpainted embellishments on this shield are sure to impress your fellow warriors on the battlefield. Its featured red body, aged iron rim, shield boss, and winged sigil will give you a true aesthetic edge.
Featuring a reliable and comfortable punch-grip, feel confident that this hard EVA foam and latex shield will withstand the continued abuse of a LARP with regular latex maintenance. Defend against your enemies and make this Scutum Shield a part of your epic fighting style.
HISTORY
Iron rims were sometimes used as a way to reinforce the shield
The Shield Boss--the round, convex piece of material at the centre of the shield--was used to deflect blows
Scutum is the Latin term used by the Romans and means shield
Maintenance:
Treat with Silicone Maintenance Spray after each use for best results
