Scutum Aster - Middle Republic Era

Radiated decorations were common during the 2nd century BC which represented the symbol of the eight-pointed star. There are evicendes of such decorations on shields represented in coins such as the Denarius of T. Deidus (113-112 BC) and  the Denarius of Q. Minucius Thermus (103 BC.).

Also documented in the 4th century BD in the region of Campania. It appears in two shields painted on a fresco on a tomb from Paestum, 4th century. BC. It is believed that the Roman shields had this type of decoration at least from the 3rd century BC. 
(Source: res-bellica.com)

This model is 3 printed in resin and painted with enamel.

Size: 55mm x 32mm

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