06-23-2010, 02:52 AM
Quote:Then why put the wrist through a loop at all?
I would think that is to keep the shield in line with the arm. Thus the baldric suspends the shield from the neck over the shoulder / arm and the loop about the wrist brings the shield towards the forearm carrying the shield. It is not utilised to support the sarissa which is carried by both arms and not the shield strap.
I actually thought Johnny Schumate rendered this well for the illustration for Gabiene in AW 3.II. The wrist loop may well have been a little looser.
Paralus|Michael Park
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Wicked men, you are sinning against your fathers, who conquered the whole world under Philip and Alexander!
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