constructing and mounting a porpax

[Giannis K. Hoplite]

Nice thought. But if they have to be used by one hand they have to be so close together that it would be impossible for the whole arm to pass through. And often the stripes shown are much longer. May I note that some peltes have even bronze porpakes like the aspides. In my opinion the pelte was an individual shield,who didn't identify you as a particulal soldier,like the hoplite. OK,obviously peltasts took their name from the pelte,but pelte is not something specific,it can be circular,cresent,flat,holow and many different cultures used a similart type od shield. The etymology of the word would probably help define meaning. So if i was a javelineer,part of the mass of light troops acompanying an army I would sure want a light shield, I would buy(or make) one that suited my preferences. I think it makes sence this way?
Khaire
Giannis