Scutum Collection

The Wild Duck Cluster in the constellation Scutum
The Wild Duck Cluster, also known as Messier 11, in the constellation Scutum

Constellations Ophiuchus and Serpens, with Hercules, Libra, Scorpius, and Scutum
5912924 Constellations Ophiuchus and Serpens, with Hercules, Libra, Scorpius, and Scutum. Le serpentaire et le serpent.Handcoloured copperplate engraving from John Flamsteed

Australe, Pepuano, Donna Guarani; inhabitants of New Holland, New Guinea, South America and Affrica
6202817 Australe, Pepuano, Donna Guarani; inhabitants of New Holland, New Guinea, South America and Affrica; (add.info.: "Australe, Pepuano, Donna Guarani; inhabitants of New Holland)

CAMUNI hunting scene, petroglyphs on Permian sandstone
6202860 CAMUNI hunting scene, petroglyphs on Permian sandstone by Prehistoric; (add.info.: CAMUNI hunting scene, petroglyphs on Permian sandstone)

A Roman foot soldier, from Antique Rome engraved by Labrousse
STC255235 A Roman foot soldier, from Antique Rome engraved by Labrousse, published 1796 (coloured aquatint) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

An Auxiliary at a Ferry on the Tyne (colour litho)
2794627 An Auxiliary at a Ferry on the Tyne (colour litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Auxiliary at a Ferry on the Tyne)

Advert for Aquascutum mens coats 1930
Aquascutum sportsman, scutum and field coats for men. Available from Aquascutum, Regent Street and Piccadilly, London. 1930

Taurus Poniatowski, Serpentarius, Scutum Sobiesky, and Serpens. Card Number 12 from Uranias Mirror, or A View of the Heavens

Roman legionary. Relief. 2nd century AD
Relief depicting a roman legionary. Marble. 2nd century AD. From a triumphal arch of Emperor Trajan. Neues Museum (New Museum). Berlin. Germany

Roman cavalry with javelin and a Roman soldier on the march with his pack, sword and shield.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Roman soldiers with scale armor, shield, leather armor, helmet, lance and war cloak.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

Samnite gladiators fighting with swords (gladius), shields (scutum) greaves (ocrea) and helmets.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Scutum, flying ducks

The summer Milky Way on a clear moonless evening in Alberta, Canada
September 9, 2013 - The summer Milky Way on a clear moonless evening in Alberta, Canada

Fish-eye panorama of the southern night sky in Australia
April 11, 2014 - A fish-eye panorama of the southern night sky in Australia, showing the Milky Way all the way across the sky with the centre of the galaxy directly overhead

The Wild Duck Cluster, also known as NGC 6705
The Wild Duck Cluster (NGC 6705), is an open cluster of almost 3, 000 stars located over 5, 000 light years from Earth towards the southern constellation of Scutum

The Scutum star cloud in the northern summer Milky Way. Messier 11, the Wild Duck Cluster, is at left, and open cluster Messier 26 is at bottom

Panorama of the southern night sky in Australia
April 11, 2014 - Panorama of the southern night sky in Australia, showing the Milky Way all the way across the sky with the centre of the galaxy directly overhead

British Shield, Imitation of Roman Scutum

Taurus Poniatowski, Serpentarius, Scutum Sobiesky, and Serpens. Astronomical chart showing a man grappling with a serpent

Scutum star cloud. This is a bright patch of the Milky Way in the faint constellation Scutum. The region is best seen in the summer in the northern hemisphere

Male yellow dog tick (Amblyomma aureolatum). This tick is the vector for the bacteria Rickettsia rickettsii in Brazil. Rickettsia rickettsii, causes the often fatal Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF)

Taurus Poniatovii constellation. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy

Open star cluster M11. It is also known as the Wild Duck cluster. *** THIS PICTURE MAY NOT BE USED TO STATE OR IMPLY NOAO ENDORSEMENT OF ANY COMPANY OR PRODUCT ***

Poniatowski Star Map
The Polish astronomer Poniatowski, with the Taurus the bull, shield and serpent constellation he discovered in the 18th century

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Scutum, a word with multiple meanings and references across various domains. In the realm of astronomy, it is associated with The Wild Duck Cluster in the constellation Scutum, a mesmerizing cluster of stars that captivates stargazers. Moving on to history, we encounter depictions of Roman legionaries and foot soldiers engraved on ancient reliefs from the 2nd century AD. These brave warriors donned their scuta (shields) as they marched into battle. Intriguingly, it also finds its way into fashion history through an advert for Aquascutum mens coats in 1930. This brand capitalized on its name's association with protection and durability to create stylish outerwear for men. The term extends further back in time when we delve into prehistoric art - CAMUNI hunting scenes etched onto Permian sandstone depict early human encounters with wildlife using primitive tools. Returning to ancient Rome, we witness the might of Roman cavalry armed with javelins alongside infantry adorned in scale armor and leather shields. Gladiators known as Samnites engage in fierce combat wielding gladius swords while spectators cheer them on. Shifting gears once more, Scutum takes us beyond Earth's atmosphere to Uranias Mirror - a set of astronomical star chart cards published in 1824 by Sidney Hall. Among these celestial wonders are Taurus Poniatowski, Serpentarius (Ophiuchus), Scutum Sobiesky (the Shield), and Serpens constellations captured beautifully by Hall's engravings. Lastly, our journey concludes with an artistic portrayal featuring flying ducks against a backdrop reminiscent of the shield shape itself - Scutum becomes intertwined with nature's beauty once again. From ancient battles to heavenly constellations and even modern fashion trends, "scutum" remains a versatile concept that traverses time and disciplines alike.