03-02-2010, 08:23 PM
Probably the shield was strapped to the arm. At least we know that method was known in the period, and later (smaller round) cavalry shields indeed were used that way. (At least that is the way I'm planning on using my shield on horseback)
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Jvrjenivs Peregrinvs Magnvs / FEBRVARIVS
A.K.A. Jurjen Draaisma
CORBVLO and Fectio
ALA I BATAVORUM
Jvrjenivs Peregrinvs Magnvs / FEBRVARIVS
A.K.A. Jurjen Draaisma
CORBVLO and Fectio
ALA I BATAVORUM