06-19-2005, 03:37 PM
Many illustrations of Celtic or early Roman shields show a raised ridge about 2 or 3 inches from the edge.
For example, see plate B of Osprey's Rome's Enemies(2).
The obvious answer is that it has something to do with edging the shield, but I cannot quite see how that would work.
Is there any real evidence for this ridge. If so what is it?
For example, see plate B of Osprey's Rome's Enemies(2).
The obvious answer is that it has something to do with edging the shield, but I cannot quite see how that would work.
Is there any real evidence for this ridge. If so what is it?
