This is the only complete surviving Roman legionary long shield (scutum), wood, leather and bronze, Dura-Europos, Syria. Early AD 200s

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Legionar Scutum wood, leather and bronze, Dura-Europos, Syria. Early AD 200s This is the only complete surviving Roman legionary long shield (scutum) It is from Rome’s Syrian frontier, where the dry climate preserved the wood and it’s remarkable painted leather surface, but it’s semi-cylindrical shape is now more curled. On a military red background are Roman victory and regimental motifs including an eagle with a laurel wreath., winged Victories and a lion. Soldiers painted their shields for personal and unit recognition in a variety of designs. The centre hole is missing its metal boss.

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Size: 4040px × 6064px
Location: The British Museum, London, UK
Photo credit: © John Bingham / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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