Usually the Roman shields had the emblem which the soldier carrying them were in. Many people say that a shield represents you but mainly this was just a Hollywood lie. Sometimes they had a dragon or some other mythical creature to represent how fierce they were but normaly it meant nothing. They are oval shaped and have rounded corners for extra protection.
The design on the shield if any was the emblem representing the soldiers regiment or legion.
In most cases the shields were blank unlike in the movies.
If you mean the design of the shield, it was updated with the times. The early armies used roundish or oval shields, then changed to the rectangular shield, which in turn gave way to the rectangular curved shield. With this curved shield a man could step into his shield to use it for pushing and it also protected his sides to an extent. If you mean any design on the outside of the shield, it was the emblem of the legion, if it was there at all. Most Roman shields are believed to have been unadorned, despite what Hollywood tells you.
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Roman shields, like all other Roman weapons and protective gear, were made in the various armories scattered throughout the empire.
Because most people are right handed, and use the sword in their right hand because it is their stronger arm. It's also something to do with them believing left hander's were sorta inferior, and the left side being called the sinister side. a left hander in a shield wall ruined the entire setup, because a roman shield wall meant covering yourself and your mate in equal measure. By A 13 year old kid.
Roman shields often featured intricate designs and symbols to represent the identity and pride of the unit or legion they belonged to. These designs served practical purposes as well, making it easier to identify friendly forces during battle and fostering a sense of cohesion among soldiers. Additionally, the artistry on shields could intimidate enemies and convey messages about the unit's strength and valor. Overall, the designs were both functional and a reflection of Roman culture and military tradition.
Roman shields as well as the other military equipment was made by workers in the armories which were scattered throughout the empire.
There is no given year that marks the beginning of the use of a shield, Roman or otherwise. The shield is as old as warfare itself. The Roman used their shields all during their prominence and when the empire fell, the medieval knights used shields until gunpowder made them obsolete.
They were made to defend Roman people as well as to make formations such as turtoise.
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Horses on shields usually just mean the symbol of the family or kingdom of the shield.
The long Roman shields were used for the same purposes as the smaller rounded ones, or any other shield for that matter----protection.The long Roman shields were used for the same purposes as the smaller rounded ones, or any other shield for that matter----protection.The long Roman shields were used for the same purposes as the smaller rounded ones, or any other shield for that matter----protection.The long Roman shields were used for the same purposes as the smaller rounded ones, or any other shield for that matter----protection.The long Roman shields were used for the same purposes as the smaller rounded ones, or any other shield for that matter----protection.The long Roman shields were used for the same purposes as the smaller rounded ones, or any other shield for that matter----protection.The long Roman shields were used for the same purposes as the smaller rounded ones, or any other shield for that matter----protection.The long Roman shields were used for the same purposes as the smaller rounded ones, or any other shield for that matter----protection.The long Roman shields were used for the same purposes as the smaller rounded ones, or any other shield for that matter----protection.
Roman shields were used in battle to protect from arrows and swords etc.