Help !
Does anybody recognise this buckler. I downloaded the pic from a site and didn't note the name of the maker - does anybody recognise it or the maker.
It's certainly an attractive item.

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I believe its from here:

http://www.drakkaria.com/drakkaria/index.php?...id_druhu=3

scroll 3/4's of the way down.

Danny

Danny ,

Thanks for your quick reply - appreciated.

Richard

Forgive my ignorance, what is the purpose of the "hook" on the front?

:lol: That's WAAAAY too prosaic! You mean to tell me that's not the super de dooper death hook?

Also, what language is the site in and where are these guys located? Based on the massive selection that they seem to have am I right in assuming that they are resellers like Arma Bohemia? Any insight from anyone that can actually read the site would be welcome...

They have an "In English" link that gets you some info about them: http://www.drakkaria.com/drakkaria/index.php?menu=10

Bucklers are usually shown worn at the belt next to or on top of the sword. The hook facilitates that. Might also serve to snag an opposing weapon.

I can't see any other use bar a blade catching device. A hook to allow the buckler to hang easily really needs to be on the rim.
Lots of square italian targets primarily used for fencing have hooks on the front and were not the sort of weopons carried around on a belt.
By The Sword have a similar buckler.Hope the attachment works
Richard

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I still suspect that it is a belt hook. It just doesn't look like other blade catching devices. And if it's from a period where thrusting weapons are becoming more prominent then I'm more certain and catching a blade with that would be more difficult on a thrust. The more convenient way to draw the buckler it that is a belt hook leave the hook facing downwards where it would only catch unterhau type attacks.

There is a buckler in the Higgins' collection (but not on display currently) which is beautifully decorated on the 'inside'. Clearly meant to be hooked onto a belt with the handle facing out.

-Steven