Shield of the Black Knight of the Order of the Marshal

[Sir Ulrich]

Sent them an email about getting one done. That actually looks a lot nicer than the ones with the hose edges. They did say my coat of arms would take longer to paint on but I hope it comes out well enough. Shapes wise I am going with this one

As it seems more pointed at the bottom which I noticed on German effigies the shields were usually triangular shaped.

[Thorsteinn]

Nice!

When will you get to test out it's usability? Will there be pics?

[Sir William]

That's the basic shape I use for my shields thus far; going to have them do up a couple more for me.  Make sure you tell them you want the steel edging (or if it is just for show, no edging) - the hose edging is ugly and only useful if you're going to be using it in the SCA as I am not sure they allow steel rimmed shields on the field.

[Thorsteinn]

You don't need hose for the edging. That comes from folks choosing convenience over looks. It's just a safety rule to preserve equipment & people on both sides. I use canvas covered rope or rawhide nowadays, but I've seen folks use bare wood that was treated with epoxy, or rounded metal channeling. Even an aspie like me gets that this is about spirit rather than law.

From the West Kingdom Armored Combat Rules:
"Shields shall be edged with leather, padding, or other covering or constructed in such a way as to minimize damage to rattan weapons or other fighters."
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"No bolts, wires, or other objects may project more than 3/8 inch (9mm) from any part of a shield without being padded. Rounded shield bosses are not considered to be projections, handles, or other forms of hand protection are not included in this category."

[Sir Gerard de Rodes]

You don't need hose for the edging. That comes from folks choosing convenience over looks. It's just a safety rule to preserve equipment & people on both sides. I use canvas covered rope or rawhide nowadays, but I've seen folks use bare wood that was treated with epoxy, or rounded metal channeling. Even an aspie like me gets that this is about spirit rather than law.

From the West Kingdom Armored Combat Rules:
"Shields shall be edged with leather, padding, or other covering or constructed in such a way as to minimize damage to rattan weapons or other fighters."
----
"No bolts, wires, or other objects may project more than 3/8 inch (9mm) from any part of a shield without being padded. Rounded shield bosses are not considered to be projections, handles, or other forms of hand protection are not included in this category."

Agreed, hide is the way to go authentically, and will make you shield last a whole lot longer in combat.
G.

[Lord Dane]

You don't need hose for the edging. That comes from folks choosing convenience over looks. It's just a safety rule to preserve equipment & people on both sides. I use canvas covered rope or rawhide nowadays, but I've seen folks use bare wood that was treated with epoxy, or rounded metal channeling. Even an aspie like me gets that this is about spirit rather than law.

From the West Kingdom Armored Combat Rules:
"Shields shall be edged with leather, padding, or other covering or constructed in such a way as to minimize damage to rattan weapons or other fighters."
----
"No bolts, wires, or other objects may project more than 3/8 inch (9mm) from any part of a shield without being padded. Rounded shield bosses are not considered to be projections, handles, or other forms of hand protection are not included in this category."

Agreed, hide is the way to go authentically, and will make you shield last a whole lot longer in combat.
G.

But then there would no need to buy new replacement shields, Lord Gerard.  Being a bunch of shop-a-holics (or spend-your-money-holics), I fail to see the logic in this even if time-period & money-saving. LOL

[Lord Dane]

Two shields, actually- a Beausant and another one of this guiged correctly.  Is that a word?  Should be.

Wait, bought one, and buy *two* more? I'm not sure I can contain that level of excitement!

I'm good with guiged. It's official a word now.

Good to know it's now official and not officially. Otherwise, I would feel slightly be-guiged. 

[Sir James A]

Two shields, actually- a Beausant and another one of this guiged correctly.  Is that a word?  Should be.

Wait, bought one, and buy *two* more? I'm not sure I can contain that level of excitement!

I'm good with guiged. It's official a word now.

Good to know it's now official and not officially. Otherwise, I would feel slightly be-guiged. 

Hmm. I see what you did there. And what I did there. Whoops.

[SirNathanQ]

We're a punny group of Knights....

Great shield Sir William! Yeah, having that guige moved will make a world of difference. On mine, I can almost toss them to the front, or only pass my arm through the rear arm strap, and with the guige around my neck, control the shield with my hand free.
Also there's nothing really that looks more boss hanging off the back of a suit of armour than a well mounted shield in the correct heraldry (except perhaps a military order mantle  )

[Sir William]

Two shields, actually- a Beausant and another one of this guiged correctly.  Is that a word?  Should be.

Wait, bought one, and buy *two* more? I'm not sure I can contain that level of excitement!

I'm good with guiged. It's official a word now.

Good to know it's now official and not officially. Otherwise, I would feel slightly be-guiged. 

This, from the man who repeatedly fires off his responses to the wrong person is giving grammar lessons.  It is a new world, gents.  lol

[Lord Dane]

Two shields, actually- a Beausant and another one of this guiged correctly.  Is that a word?  Should be.

Wait, bought one, and buy *two* more? I'm not sure I can contain that level of excitement!

I'm good with guiged. It's official a word now.

Good to know it's now official and not officially. Otherwise, I would feel slightly be-guiged. 

This, from the man who repeatedly fires off his responses to the wrong person is giving grammar lessons.  It is a new world, gents.  lol
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Ahhhh, touché Sir William. I guess I'll just have to add you to my hammer list. lol

[Sir James A]

Two shields, actually- a Beausant and another one of this guiged correctly.  Is that a word?  Should be.

Wait, bought one, and buy *two* more? I'm not sure I can contain that level of excitement!

I'm good with guiged. It's official a word now.

Good to know it's now official and not officially. Otherwise, I would feel slightly be-guiged. 

This, from the man who repeatedly fires off his responses to the wrong person is giving grammar lessons.  It is a new world, gents.  lol
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Ahhhh, touché Sir William. I guess I'll just have to add you to my hammer list. lol

And messing up syntax on quoting of replies, so that the reply ends up in the quote too!

Am I on the hammer list now too?

[Lord Dane]

Two shields, actually- a Beausant and another one of this guiged correctly.  Is that a word?  Should be.

Wait, bought one, and buy *two* more? I'm not sure I can contain that level of excitement!

I'm good with guiged. It's official a word now.

Good to know it's now official and not officially. Otherwise, I would feel slightly be-guiged. 

This, from the man who repeatedly fires off his responses to the wrong person is giving grammar lessons.  It is a new world, gents.  lol
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Ahhhh, touché Sir William. I guess I'll just have to add you to my hammer list. lol

And messing up syntax on quoting of replies, so that the reply ends up in the quote too!

Am I on the hammer list now too?

Least my mistakes are consistent within given forum parameters. Always room on the hammer list, Good Sirs. We'll just save that for fun at the next Order outing.

[SirNathanQ]

So I see now that almost half of our knights can engage in the hammer-related puns hereabouts too?
Welcome aboard gents....  

[Sir William]

We'll just have to call him 'Anvil' from that point on, eh?