09-16-2004, 07:45 AM
Theo, Aitor,<br>
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Would it be possible that short spears were held not in the middle of the shaft but near the end? That way, I assume even spears could be held in a dished shield. I'll try it out soon.<br>
Theo, in these images, is the spear visible on both ends of the shield?<br>
<br>
Valete,<br>
Valerius/Robert <p></p><i></i>
<br>
Would it be possible that short spears were held not in the middle of the shaft but near the end? That way, I assume even spears could be held in a dished shield. I'll try it out soon.<br>
Theo, in these images, is the spear visible on both ends of the shield?<br>
<br>
Valete,<br>
Valerius/Robert <p></p><i></i>
Robert Vermaat
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MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)