Illustration of a Roman soldier, also called a legionary, carrying a shield, short sword, and a short javelin for throwing. He is wearing sandals, traditional armor, and a helmet.

A Roman Soldier, or Legionary, with a Short Javelin and Shield

Illustration of a Roman soldier, also called a legionary, carrying a shield, short sword, and a short…

"Acorn-shell (Balanus tintinnabulum). T., tergum; CR., thoracic legs; R., outer shell in section; D., aperture of oviduct; F., mantle cavity; X., depressor muscle of tergum; AN., antennae; OV., ovary; G., depressor of scutum; H., oviduct; AM., adductor muscle of scuta; S., scutum." -Thomson, 1916

Acorn Shell

"Acorn-shell (Balanus tintinnabulum). T., tergum; CR., thoracic legs; R., outer shell in section; D.,…

The scutum was a semi-cylindrical shield used by ancient Roman legionaries.

Scutum

The scutum was a semi-cylindrical shield used by ancient Roman legionaries.

The scutum was a semi-cylindrical shield used by ancient Roman legionaries.

Scutum

The scutum was a semi-cylindrical shield used by ancient Roman legionaries.

The scutum was a semi-cylindrical shield used by ancient Roman legionaries.

Scutum

The scutum was a semi-cylindrical shield used by ancient Roman legionaries.

The scutum was a semi-cylindrical shield used by ancient Roman legionaries.

Scutum

The scutum was a semi-cylindrical shield used by ancient Roman legionaries.

A Roman scutum shield.

Roman scutum

A Roman scutum shield.