Elliptical Shield

The shape of this shield provides excellent cover as you advance side on, or cover for the support units behind you when held horizontally.

You strike your sword against your Elliptical 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 Elliptical Shield is an oval latex shield inspired by Ancient Roman soldiers. Finished with a black body and tarnished brass rim and shield boss, this shield is sure to impress your fellow warriors on the battlefield.

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 Elliptical Shield a part of your epic fighting style.

Available in Red and Black.

HISTORY

• Iron rim was sometimes used as a way to reinforce the shield
• Used the Shield Boss--the round, convex piece of material at the centre of the shield--to deflect blows
• Called a scutum in Latin