04-07-2009, 01:09 PM
Haven't the faintest idea how they carried that many, again thats just a picture but in trying it its had enough to just hold 2 and the shield in one hand. They must have used a quiver type of system if they really did carry 6. Below is a picture of my "idea" of attachment for 2, used 2 cupric alloy (yes its copper) pipe fitting holders (working on making them look more period) as clips and attached them to the back of the shield. These hold the javalins in place well and are simple enough to remove and throw. I tried tying them to the back, they tended to either slip or bind when trying to pull out. Also tried just carrying them with the shield, but this is VERY uncomforatble and makes the shield unwieldly. Again this is a conjecture of what I've found works quite well.
The paint is not that shiney, I had to change the contrast on the pictures so you can see the connection method better
The paint is not that shiney, I had to change the contrast on the pictures so you can see the connection method better
Quintus Licinius Aquila
aka. Kevin Williams
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aka. Kevin Williams
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