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Show here your Germanic warrior impression
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Thanks for the input, guys. Smile
I had always wondered about the two different handholds and why? As Matt points out: since a Germanic shield is small and round, it can easily be tilted to cover several situations. I sometimes carry a long oval Auxilliary shield which has the horizontal hold, and I've often felt that an enemy's well-placed kick could do me harm. But perhaps in the really old days in Europe, not many men would think of attacking with their feet. (I watch too many kung fu movies. :roll: )
Alan J. Campbell

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Baiuware Kit - by ioannes sebald - 10-14-2008, 05:41 PM
Re: Show here your Germanic warrior impression - by Alanus - 08-22-2009, 03:18 AM
Re: Show here your Germanic warrior impression - by MARTINVS ARIES TEVTONICVS - 12-22-2010, 12:03 AM
Re: Show here your Germanic warrior impression - by Liadon - 06-04-2011, 02:47 PM
Re: Show here your Germanic warrior impression - by Thomas Zaccone - 10-02-2011, 07:29 AM
RE: Show here your Germanic warrior impression - by Keith Croteau - 02-04-2016, 06:45 PM
RE: Show here your Germanic warrior impression - by germanicus1 - 05-28-2018, 02:32 AM

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