10-17-2008, 01:45 AM
Giannis, my shield is 37 inches wide (94 cm) and it is about 6 inches deep (15 cm) which is a little "modern" for Marathon. On the other hand, on me (about 6 feet) it looks just about right compare to many statues and most vases.
For our Plataean hoplites, we'll be varying shield size as per the arm of the hoplite--so Aurora, for instance, has a 32 inch shield. Also, varied shield size will prevent that "uniform shield" look that makes ancient or medieval reenactors look like products of the industrial revolution..
I'll try to browbeat Aurora into posting. That is her in the picture, above. She went to school for jewelry and will be making brooches and sword and knife furnishings, as well as porpaxs and aspis fittings. And soon!
For our Plataean hoplites, we'll be varying shield size as per the arm of the hoplite--so Aurora, for instance, has a 32 inch shield. Also, varied shield size will prevent that "uniform shield" look that makes ancient or medieval reenactors look like products of the industrial revolution..
I'll try to browbeat Aurora into posting. That is her in the picture, above. She went to school for jewelry and will be making brooches and sword and knife furnishings, as well as porpaxs and aspis fittings. And soon!
Qui plus fait, miex vault.
