[Mistyhighlandslist] FW: Changes to armored combat regs

[Joseph Vandevander]

Based on the description I heard at the meeting, it should be no issue
whatsoever.  As near as I can recall, the shields are just thin layers of
wood epoxied together into the correct shape.  I believe that is the most
period way of making the shields, in any case.  I recall reading in at least
one location that something like that was the method often used.  I'll see
if I can't document that for you, if anyone cares.

I believe that this is mostly aimed at some of the "new technology" shields
that I've read of on armourarchive.org.  These shields are wood-core, but
covered with a plastic layer to remove the need for edging and to make
heraldic designs last longer.

Stefen

On 2/5/07, Scott G. Hofer <valgardr at siriustech.net> wrote:
>
> Is this going to be a problem with the shield blanks we just ordered?
>
> V.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Sir Koredono [mailto:koredono at gmail.com]
> > Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 1:55 PM
> > To: discussion at aethelmearc.org
> > Subject: [SCA-AE] Changes to armored combat regs
> >
> > Unto the populace of AEthelmearc, greetings
> >
> >
> > After discussions with Their Majesties and Their Highnesses, there are
> two
> > changes to Marshallate policy which will take effect in the near future;
> > the
> > first is:
> >
> > The body of shields must be constructed of wood, metal, leather, or
> other
> > period materials; handles, straps, edging, and the like may be made of
> > non-period materials (plastic, rubber, foam, &c), so long as they do not
> > make up the significant bulk of the shield.
> >
> >  The fronts of shields may have clear coverings made of plastic or other
> > similar non-period materials if solely intended to maintain heraldric
> > depictions and other historic representational artwork so long as the
> body
> > of the shield behind it conforms to all other shield material
> construction
> > limitations and has no unfair combat advantage conferred on its bearer
> due
> > to the addition of the covering.
> >
> > Also,
> >
> > Spear lengths are limited to 9'.
> >
> >
> > These changes take effect April 15; exact wording and paragraph
> notations
> > will be in the upcoming publication of kingdom law and policy.
> >
> > In Service
> > Sir Koredono
> > AEthelmearc Earl Marshal
>
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