Scutum carrying strap

[Gaius Longius]

Hi guys,<br>
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Regarding carry straps for the scutum, I've just read this information on another thread which might change people's ideas:-<br>
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Re: shield glue musing<br>
..... Also. A suspension ring was mounted in the eleven o'clock position (as seen from behind the shield) about two thirds of the way from the center.<br>
Methinks every reenactor should get Simon James' book.<br>
...And a happy new year 2 758 A.U.C...<br>
Edited by: Antoninus Lucretius at: 1/1/05 2:35 pm<br>
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Having fitted this ring to my own scutum, a single strap threaded through the carry handle and this ring is all that's required, mounted over the right shoulder, to carry the scutum.<br>
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I hope to post a photo of this at a later date.<br>
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Salvete.<br>
Gaius <p></p><i></i>

[L C Cinna]

There's a painting in the 9th edition of Junkelmann's book showing how they carried it. If it's of any help I could scan it tomorrow? <p></p><i></i>

[Caius Fabius]

Which one of Junklemann's books? I may not have the right one.<br>
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[L C Cinna]

I got the 9th "expanded" edition of "Die Legionen des Augustus" this month. I mentioned it because I don't remember seeing this pic in the older version I once had. It's on page 177.<br>
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I don't know when the new things were added but compared to the original the 2003 edition contains quite some new stuff and updates. <p></p><i></i>

[Caius Fabius]

So, is it worth buying the new version if you have the older version and do not read German very well? <p></p><i></i>

[L C Cinna]

Here it is:<br>
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Well, here it would be. Need to find a place to upload it first <p></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p200.ezboard.com/bromanarmytalk.showUserPublicProfile?gid=lccinna>L C Cinna</A> at: 1/12/05 4:15 pm<br></i>

[Anonymous]

Ave,<br>
In the 12th post down I give directions for posting pictures with photobucket- it's free, simple and easy!<br>
Vale, Florentius <p></p><i></i>

[L C Cinna]

Thanks.<br>
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So here it finally is:<br>
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<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/LCCinna/ScutumStrap.jpg" style="border:0;"/> <p></p><i></i>