Double hand grips on the aspis

[Giannis K. Hoplite]

Paullus,my comment was not in that it was me that invented the carrying rope idea. However I have read none explaining the actual positioning and number of the fittings. You may consider it "obvious",yet none has ever mentioned it. None that I am aware of,at least. In fact nor Philip Blyth and you nor Snodgrass have "invented" the theory,snce there are vases showing the shield being carried by the ropes. The question is not if it was practice -i think Paul B wouldn't doubt in that either),it is if carrying was the major purpose,and why the rope had that characteristic shape.
Khaire
Giannis