How were Ancient Spartan shields made?

The Spartan aspis (Shield) was relatively simplistic in design, but the exact method of construction is still debated as we have only two surviving examples. read more

Many of the Greek city states would just utilize the wooden base, but the Spartans would typically enfold the shield in bronze next. This was usually a thin sheet around the edges, but many of the shields would cover the entire surface in a layer of bronze. read more

Shields of Ancient Rome. Roman soldiers or legionaires were well protected by leather and iron armour, helmets and shields, called scuta. The shapes and styles of Roman shields differed according to use and timeframe. Many shields were based on Greek aspis or hoplon, which were round and deeply concave like a dish. read more