Large Round 14th Century?

Valstarr Hawkwind · Post by **Valstarr Hawkwind** » Sat Oct 16, 2010 8:19 pm

Were largish (30ish inch diameter) round shields used anywhere in Europe in the 14th century?

Thanks!
Val

Galfrid atte grene · Post by **Galfrid atte grene** » Sat Oct 16, 2010 8:34 pm

I've seen ovals that are 30 inches or more the long way, but not rounds.

Valstarr Hawkwind · Post by **Valstarr Hawkwind** » Sun Oct 17, 2010 10:47 am

Thanks!

Val

Norman · Post by **Norman** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 11:31 am

I believe DiGrassi's fencing manual shows a round shield that is probably roughly two feet diameter.

Galfrid atte grene · Post by **Galfrid atte grene** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 8:19 pm

Isn't that 16th century though?

Baron Alcyoneus · Post by **Baron Alcyoneus** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 9:53 pm

Manessse Codex, 1300-1315

Peikko · Post by **Peikko** » Tue Oct 19, 2010 3:27 am

Galfrid atte grene wrote:Isn't that 16th century though?

yup

Norman · Post by **Norman** » Tue Oct 19, 2010 8:46 am

Galfrid atte grene wrote:Isn't that 16th century though?

I must have left my reading comprehension at the door.
Could have sworn you were asking for 16th.
Sorry