09-29-2005, 12:54 PM
Quote:2.: Occam's razor
Application of Occam's Razor means that it is felt! Some items certainly have received strange treatments over the years, but I would be careful before underestimating the observational abilities of the likes of Kimmig and v. Stokar. A modern aplication of felt would be difficult to mistake for an ancient covering.
Just a pity the question can't be resolved by looking at the shield itself (which is missing, so far as I am aware.)
Mike Bishop