A Defense from the Arrows
Epic Armoury’s Black Square Scutum Shield is a rounded square latex shield inspired by Ancient Roman soldiers. Laser-cut details and hand painted embellishments on this shield are sure to impress your fellow warriors on the battlefield. Its featured black body, aged iron rim, shield boss, and winged sigil will give you a true aesthetic edge.
Featuring a reliable and comfortable punch-grip, feel confident that this hard EVA foam and latex shield will withstand the continued abuse of a LARP with regular latex maintenance. Defend against your enemies and make this Scutum Shield a part of your epic fighting style.
Inspired by Ancient Rome
- Iron rims were sometimes used as a way to reinforce the shield
- The Shield Boss--the round, convex piece of material at the centre of the shield--was used to deflect blows
- Scutum is the Latin term used by the Romans and means shield