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Making a domed Late Roman shield
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10-24-2011, 07:14 PM
Maurice mentions the use of leather buckets to carry darts (Strategikon 12.B.4) and a bucket can be simply tied on to the shield grip without recourse to nails or straps. The weight of the bucket is on the centreline of the shield, not interfering with its balance. The shield protects the darts and the bucket can be easily discarded when the occasion arises.
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Re: Making a domed Late Roman shield - by Caballo - 10-23-2011, 09:36 PM
Re: Making a domed Late Roman shield - by Caballo - 10-23-2011, 10:06 PM
Re: Making a domed Late Roman shield - by Caballo - 10-23-2011, 10:37 PM
Re: Making a domed Late Roman shield - by John Conyard - 10-24-2011, 07:14 PM
Re: Making a domed Late Roman shield - by Caballo - 10-26-2011, 02:05 AM

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