Replica Cavalry Shield

Object/Artifact

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Trimontium Museum

Name/Title

Replica Cavalry Shield

Entry/Object ID

R.2023.4

Description

Replica red circular cavalry shield with shield boss in center and yellow banner across center, yellow arrow running vertically through center (symbol of Jupiter) and four crescent moons in each quadrant (symbol of Diana)

Use

Shields were used for defense against attacks on and off the battlefield.

Collection

Trimontium Trust

Category

Shield
Replica

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Continent

Europe

Culture/Tribe

Roman

Dimensions

Depth

60 mm

Diameter

450 mm

Material

Wood, Brass, Leather

Color

Red, Yellow, Black, White

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Exhibition

Permanent Exhibition