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Ancient Languages/English phrase to be translated into Latin

Expert: Maria - 5/25/2005

Question
Would you be so kind as to translate the phrase: "Shield of the Republic" into Latin?
    The "shield" in this case being the military, or armor variety, such as a warrior would carry into battle. If there is some ambiguity in the choice of Latin words, the phrase is meant to imply it (the shield) is used in support of, ...for the cause of... the Republic, as well as being something belonging to it.
    Thanks very much.

                        Regards,

                                 Andrew Rivers

Answer
Hello!

The phrase "Shield of the Republic”, in the sense you say, is in Latin:

-“Rei Publicae Scutum”.

Also, you could say:

-“Rei Publicae Aegis”

Please note that:
REI PUBLICAE [genitive case] = of the Republic
SCUTUM( or AEGIS)[nominative case] = shield

Best regards
Maria

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Comment	Hello, Mrs. Maria, I greatly appreciate your prompt response to my question; the answer itself was a great help to me. The clarity of the answer was also something that I was impressed wtih because there was an explanation of sorts contained within the answer rather you simply giving the answer and that alone. Your well wishes are also very appreciated given that I know this is going to be a challenge and has been thus far, but it has been well worth it, and I look forward to continuing this and going on to take Latin; it may be a difficult language to learn, but I have always enjoyed a challenge grins. Again, your answer and well wishes are highly appreciated. Das Vidanya.