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Question about aspis/hoplon shield
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09-06-2011, 06:57 AM
From what I gather the handle should not be part of the rope but would have been attatched right there. Something stiffer such as leather I think. I also would make the arm piece tighter. There should not be that much play. Are you asking about the entire shield or just the rope?

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Question about aspis/hoplon shield - by Joe - 08-27-2011, 11:21 PM
Re: Question about aspis/hoplon shield - by Joe - 08-29-2011, 04:36 AM
Re: Question about aspis/hoplon shield - by Joe - 09-05-2011, 07:20 AM
Re: Question about aspis/hoplon shield - by Joe - 09-06-2011, 05:59 AM
Re: Question about aspis/hoplon shield - by Theron_of _Sikyon - 09-06-2011, 06:57 AM
Re: Question about aspis/hoplon shield - by Joe - 09-06-2011, 03:49 PM
Re: Question about aspis/hoplon shield - by Joe - 09-09-2011, 08:39 PM
Re: Question about aspis/hoplon shield - by Joe - 09-10-2011, 06:10 PM

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