#romanscutumcase

Literally, scutum means “shield” (pl. scuta). It was an oval shield, and then a rectangular shield, used to parry blows, which was a constant inventory of Roman soldiers from the 5th century BC until the end of the 3rd century AD, when the use of rectangular shields ceased, and they became oval or round. This design is a realistic reproduction of the most familiar Roman shield type as a case.Most designs of scutum were symmetrical and used the colours: red (for Mars the God of war), yellow, white and gold. Lightning bolts are Symbol of Jupiter (king of the Gods.) Romans believed he threw thunderbolts from the sky. Eagle's wings and Eagle are symbolised as King of the birds and worked with God Jupiter. Eagle is a symbol of power, strength. Arrows show the Roman army conquered many lands