11-27-2008, 09:29 PM
I would agree with Giannis.....I don't think a dual purpose 'double grip' to slip the arm through and also use single-handed is practicable, but perhaps our re-enactors can shed more light on this.
Giannis is also correct that the Pelte appeared in many forms, many shapes, made from a variety of materials, different sizes, and in many cultures.....which makes it difficult to define 'pelte' beyond "a small to medium sized relatively lightweight shield".
Giannis is also correct that the Pelte appeared in many forms, many shapes, made from a variety of materials, different sizes, and in many cultures.....which makes it difficult to define 'pelte' beyond "a small to medium sized relatively lightweight shield".
"dulce et decorum est pro patria mori " - Horace
(It is a sweet and proper thing to die for ones country)
"No son-of-a-bitch ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country" - George C Scott as General George S. Patton
Paul McDonnell-Staff
(It is a sweet and proper thing to die for ones country)
"No son-of-a-bitch ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country" - George C Scott as General George S. Patton
Paul McDonnell-Staff
