Were 14th Century Jousting shields ever made out of hardened

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Were 14th Century Jousting shields ever made out of hardened

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Howdy,

What were jousting shields of the 14th Century made out of?

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Made from wood, often covered with leather and or parchment. hope this helps...Otto
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an/or gesso (super-hard plaster)
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