Scuta

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I have a few questions about Scuta. Any help would be appreciated.

I would like to have a scutum with curved sides to represent the mid 1st century AD hock: I would like the motif to be a laurel wreath around the face of it. I know that some groups already sport this type of design. However, from what I have seen, usually the wreath is green.

Would a wreath in yellow be "accurate" and would raw hide as the material be more likely or less likely than thin brass foil for the design.

The other question I have is does anyone know who makes good scuta.
I know only of Matt L. It appears that his reconstruction is very good.
However, if there is anyone esle that can be recommended please do so.

As far as the umbo is concerened, I was told that there is evidence showing that rectangular scuta with curved sides can have umbos similar to a clipeus shield . Is this plausible or not. I always see the rectangualr or hexagonal umbos.

I would like a decorative umbo but not the Dubitatus. I know of some from the Guttman collection where one is a medusa and the other an ornate umbo with some serpent? However, it appears that these belong to an oval or round shield not a scutum

Could they be used on a scutum with curved sides or just a scutum in general?

I apologize if the post is long.

Thanks for all your help

Paolo