Scutum Sling/Carrying Strap

[Bryan]

Thank you for the contributions so far but I am wondering if some experiments by those of you that have your own kit can help a frater out.

I am referring specifically to a slinging method that would be looped over the head to sit on the right shoulder, that was designed to take the weight off the shield when carried in the approach march, from the camp to the battlelines, or or when scaling a ladder or such. Similar to the Junklemann harness or something as simple as a leather strap attached to the shield's grip or near it. Something that would have also been necessary for cavalrymen who carried shields, especially in the pre-horned saddle days. I ask that someone who has a shield, a leather strap, sword and belt, perform the following and then write of their experience:
- Sling shield so it sits on your left side.
- Attach sword on belt or baldric so it will be on the left side.
- Attempt to walk and see if the shield sling interferes with the sword's hilt in a way that would be annoying
- Attempt to draw the sword with the shield still slung, without looking at the sword to untangle the slings or to avoid slicing your own arm

Thanks,
Bryan