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Assuming you mean the standard legionary shield in use from the Late Republic to about the 4th century, and known as a scutum: The shield was long enough to cover a man from chin to the top of his boots,so gave good protection. The shield was convex,so enemy missiles would glance or slide off,rather than lodging in the shield and making it unwieldy to carry and manipulate. A colourful design on the front helped awe the enemy and build esprit de corps among Roman soldiers. An iron boss in the centre of the shield was used to punch enemies in the face,opening them up for a thrust with the gladius.
If she never filed the final papers, she is not his ex and is actually still married. Therefore, you shouldn't be dating him or any other married man. And he should not be on his second girlfriend if he is still married. In fact, since they are still married and do have children together, perhaps it is appropriate that they go to couseling. Whether they do or they don't doesn't matter - either way you should stay the heck away from this drama/nonsense.