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Prop Shield from Gladiator

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Movie - Memorabilia Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:900.00 - 1,300.00 USD
Prop Shield from Gladiator
This prop shield was used by one of the Praetorian Cavalry background characters in the 2000 motion picture, "Gladiator." The round shield measures approx. 29" in diameter and is constructed of a round wooden panel covered with black and gold painted canvas. The front is decorated with a laurel and arrow motif and has metal crescents, a plastic boss in the center, and rivets around the outer edge. The back of the shield is painted red and has a leather handle on one side, metal bar on the other, and additional handle in the center.

These shields were used by the Praetorian Roman Cavalry characters in several key scenes of the film. They appeared notably during the sequence when the Roman Cavalry ransack the home of "General Maximus" (Russell Crowe) and murder his family. They also appear in several scenes when Maximus and his fellow gladiators enter Rome to compete in the Coliseum games.

Ridley Scott's "Gladiator" received five Academy Awards in 2001, including Best Picture, Best Costume Design, Best Sound, Best Visual Effects, and Best Actor in a Leading Role for Russell Crowe for his outstanding performance in the film.

The shield is in distressed screen used condition with evidence of wear from it use in action sequences.