[Bryn-gwlad] Kite shield Question

[Troy Bertram]

Not funny at all.  There is plenty of period artwork that shows the kite
shield being used by foot soldiers, the Bayeux Tapestry being one.

On Dec 27, 2007 12:19 PM, Ty Silvanage <ghetto_cowboy1984 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> i recently heard that kite shields were used for mounted soldiers and were
> designed to guard the horses flanks when in battle so is it funny that we
> use them for foot combat??? or wrong in general ????
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