Roman scutum (semi-cylindrical shield) used by legions in 3rd c AD.

[ukhudshanskiy]

It was found in excavation campaign of 1928-1937 on Tower 19 of Dura-Europos (modern Syria).
Yale University Art Gallery
It is the only surviving Roman shield known.

Comments

[ms-eclectic.livejournal.com]

Amazing! Imagine the strength it took to wield it in battle.

[ukhudshanskiy.livejournal.com]

difficult to imagine.

[ms-eclectic.livejournal.com]

oh it is wood and leather. lol i thought it was made of metal

[ukhudshanskiy.livejournal.com]

you can find some information on the measurements in wiki:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scutum