[Ansteorra] Rapier Buckler Question

[Chelsea Durham]

There's a maximum but I can't for the life of me remember what it is. Something like 57 square inches? I don't know. I know my war shield is the maximum size. 
-Grainne 

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On Sep 11, 2012, at 5:24 PM, "Andreas von Meißen" <scamiz at gmail.com> wrote:

> Mine is a  19.5" round made of 1/4" plywood, with a metal boss, wooden
> handle, and rubber edging (not sure what kind, it was a gift).
> 
> The edging should prevent the edge fraying and becoming dangerous (able to
> catch and break blades or injure someone). Hose is common. Duct tape edging
> is common, but I hate it. Leather works well and looks good.
> 
> There is no minimum size for a buckler. You can fight with a fist buckler
> if you like, I know people who have (this one, specifically:
> http://www.therionarms.com/reenact/therionarms_c563.html).
> 
> Maximum size varies by kingdom. I do not believe Ansteorra has any
> restrictions, but I could be wrong. The last listing I have says no, but
> I'm not sure how up-to-date it is. Gulf Wars might have them, in which case
> it'd be wise to make sure your buckler follows those regulations if you
> want to use it at war.
> 
> -- Andreas
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Greetings All,
>>   I was wondering if their are any rapier fighters or perhaps
>> rapier marshals who could give me the scoop on rapier shields or bucklers.
>> Specifically dimensions (maximum and minimum) and material as well as the
>> preferred edging.
>> I tried to find the info on the kingdom site but maybe I was looking in
>> the wrong place. I made one for myself many years ago but it was mainly a
>> show piece, this one needs to be fight worthy. Any help is greatly
>> appreciated!
>> 
>> In service
>> Jasper C.
>> 
> 
> -- 
> Andrew R. Mizener/ Herr Andreas von Meißen
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> Barony of Elfsea - Nautilus Pursuivant
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