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David T. Tarrant
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 Posted: Fri 17 Dec, 2004 2:06 pm Post subject: Shield straps |
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Hello!
I have a question about shields. Would a heater shield possibly have a strap on it to make it easier to carry if not what sort of shield would?
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David
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Geoff Wood
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| Posted: Fri 17 Dec, 2004 2:28 pm Post subject: Re: Shield straps |
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| David T. Tarrant wrote: | Hello!
I have a question about shields. Would a heater shield possibly have a strap on it to make it easier to carry if not what sort of shield would?
Thanks
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Hi David
Not sure about heaters, but kite shields are ofen shown with a long strap that could be used for carriage, or to provide hands free support perhaps in some circumstances. Guige strap I think it's called. I can use it for both on mine, but it is always possible that my behaviour is not authentic.
Geoff
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Benjamin McCracken
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David,
In "Medieval Swordsmanship" by John Clements on pages 102-3 there are a few illustrations showing heater shields with shoulder straps. The strap is known as a guige strap. The text says "Guige shown are rarely, if ever, seen on round shields or those types smaller than heater shields. Guige straps appear most often used by spearmen fighting with kite shields. This makes sense because they would need both hands for fighting and could leave the shield hanging in front of them." Clements, page 102. I think that guige straps were also used when jousting, but I'm not sure about that.
Ben
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