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emblazoned the insignia of their together the Romans formed a kind
unit. By standing a number of scuta of defensive wall,
tum

Segmentata - Refers to the long nar- Shafted Weapons - These have been
row plates laced round the body of described under the alphabetical
a Roman soldier. name of each weapon.

Shaft - Refers to the handle of cer- Shield - Throughout the ages the
tain types of weapon including shield has taken many forms. The
lance, pike. halberd, axe. etc. early Egyptians carried a shield