The Roman Shield: An Engineered Weapon of War The survival of the world's only intact Roman shield offers an unprecedented look at battlefield reality. This was not just a piece of protective gear; it was an active, offensive instrument engineered for dominance. Designed to protect a legionary from head to knee, its curved shape was a masterpiece of deflection, channeling blows away from the body rather than absorbing their full force. At its heart was the umbo—the heavy iron boss that protected

Hand painted Roman Shield at the British Museum, incredible to see such a rare artefact. The shield features depictions of Victories, a winged eagle and a lion. Join us for the most anticipated exhibition of the year! ‘Legion: Life In The Roman Army’ at the British Museum! But that’s not all we have in store on this whirl wind trip as we explore some of the Roman Empires greatest Treasures and Fine Dining Cults. #romanfound #metaldetecting #metaldetectingfinds #romanempire #romanarmy #romanhisto