Replica Scutum

Object/Artifact

-

Trimontium Museum

Name/Title

Replica Scutum

Entry/Object ID

R.2023.5

Description

Replica scutum, a shield used by legionary soldiers, 'LEGVIIIAUG' carved into front

Use

Shields were used for defense both on and off the battlefield.

Collection

Trimontium Trust

Category

Shield
Replica

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Continent

Europe

Culture/Tribe

Roman

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

front

Transcription

LEGVIIIAUG

Language

Latin

Translation

Legion 8th Augusta

Material/Technique

carved

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Replica

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Shield

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Reproduction

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Body Armor

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Class

Armaments

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Getty AAT

Concept

scuta, replicas

Dimensions

Height

1,020 mm

Width

600 mm

Depth

280 mm

Material

Leather, Wood, Metal

Color

Tan, Brown

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Exhibition

Permanent Exhibition