05-02-2008, 01:01 PM
As Henk-Jan points out, reconstructed scuta and clipea are made after the found originals.
When you use a round shield is doesn't matter if the grip is horizontal or vertical.
In line it is carried with the grip vertical and in "free"fight is doesn't matter as long as you can use it the way you like.
You can get very technical about styles and all, just try it and you will see what automaticly happens whith the shield in a training/battle setting.
A carrying strap connected whith the shield can/will hinder your free movement of the shield when the strap is not long enough.
Also the strap can be a target for a spear fighter to catch the strap and dis-shield the opponent or block his shield, even putting the opponent of balance .
This is a part of our normal training.
When you use a round shield is doesn't matter if the grip is horizontal or vertical.
In line it is carried with the grip vertical and in "free"fight is doesn't matter as long as you can use it the way you like.
You can get very technical about styles and all, just try it and you will see what automaticly happens whith the shield in a training/battle setting.
A carrying strap connected whith the shield can/will hinder your free movement of the shield when the strap is not long enough.
Also the strap can be a target for a spear fighter to catch the strap and dis-shield the opponent or block his shield, even putting the opponent of balance .
This is a part of our normal training.
Regards
Garrelt
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Living History Group Teuxandrii
Taberna Germanica
Numerus I Exploratores Teuxandrii (Pedites et Equites)
Ludus Gladiatorii Gunsula
Jomsborg Elag Hrafntrae
Garrelt
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Living History Group Teuxandrii
Taberna Germanica
Numerus I Exploratores Teuxandrii (Pedites et Equites)
Ludus Gladiatorii Gunsula
Jomsborg Elag Hrafntrae
