roman scutum dura europos Zwaarden Oudheid or wilderness survival in the

or wilderness survival in the Middle Ages

Helmets such as this one likely developed from a combination of the burgonet and the closed helmet

The bottom of the collar could also be secured to the gambeson or hauberk with leather laces to keep the coif in place

377 g and is ideal for warming-ups and starting sword fighters

roman scutum dura europos Zwaarden Oudheid or wilderness survival in theThis scutum is a replica of a late Roman shield from the 3th century AD. The original was found in Dura Europos (Syria). The Roman scuta provided soldiers with an excellent protection and it enabled the testudoformation (turtle formation). The shield is made of several layers of wood and is covered with dyed linen. Its length is 108 cm and its width is 72 cm. It weighs about 6 kg.