07-07-2011, 01:56 AM
As I have recently seen these shields also used by some french groups, I have also checked for sources in this regard.
Jvrjenivs has already given some examples of round top Scutae and here is another clear depiction of such a shield:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]
There are also two clear depictions of a Secutor holding a rectangular Scutum with a leather strap and lower horizontal grip as you describe it.
I would theorise that this grip helps against the danger of having the shield pulled away by the hooks at the back of the retiarius tridents crossbar.
I will try to adapt one of my Scuti to this hrip to experiment on this.
Jvrjenivs has already given some examples of round top Scutae and here is another clear depiction of such a shield:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]
There are also two clear depictions of a Secutor holding a rectangular Scutum with a leather strap and lower horizontal grip as you describe it.
I would theorise that this grip helps against the danger of having the shield pulled away by the hooks at the back of the retiarius tridents crossbar.
I will try to adapt one of my Scuti to this hrip to experiment on this.
Olaf Küppers - Histotainment, Event und Promotion - Germany
