roman scutum dura europos Zwaarden Oudheid Helmets such as this one

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

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

they are well-suited to extended wear in cooler conditions

3 mm thick steel

the Harold cardigan offers not only style

roman scutum dura europos Zwaarden Oudheid Helmets such as this oneThis 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.