Translation of "Scutum" into Italian

(astronomy) A small autumn constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a shield. It lies between the constellations of Aquila, Sagittarius, and the tail of Serpens. [..]

An oblong shield made of boards or wickerwork covered with leather, with sometimes an iron rim; – carried chiefly by the heavy-armed infantry of the Roman army. [..]