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Posted: **Sat Oct 16, 2010 8:19 pm**

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

Thanks!
Val

Posted: **Sat Oct 16, 2010 8:34 pm**

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

Posted: **Sun Oct 17, 2010 10:47 am**

Thanks!

Val

Posted: **Mon Oct 18, 2010 11:31 am**

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

Posted: **Mon Oct 18, 2010 8:19 pm**

Isn't that 16th century though?

Posted: **Mon Oct 18, 2010 9:53 pm**

Manessse Codex, 1300-1315

Posted: **Tue Oct 19, 2010 3:27 am**

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

yup

Posted: **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

Large Round 14th Century?