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FS: Templar/Crusader shield
« on: 2012-04-14, 02:54:52 »

All-steel construction, rolled edges, 35" tall. Strapped with non-adjustable leather handles and guige strap. Some of the paint isn't cleanly applied, and there are scratches and scrapes mostly at the edges, but in a few other places as well.

So not a fantastic piece, but works well enough to sling on your back for the renfaires.



I'll let it go cheap.
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Re: FS: Templar/Crusader shield
« Reply #1 on: 2012-04-14, 17:14:43 »
It's in the wrong colors for me. Out of curiousity, do you know what gauge steel?
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Re: FS: Templar/Crusader shield
« Reply #2 on: 2012-04-14, 18:58:36 »

I'm going to guess 16, but it could be 14.
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Re: FS: Templar/Crusader shield
« Reply #3 on: 2012-04-16, 20:45:49 »
Matthew, I've handled this shield...it won't cause any undue stress if you were concerned about weight; its relatively light and maneuverable.
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Re: FS: Templar/Crusader shield
« Reply #4 on: 2012-04-16, 22:12:43 »
I'd wager it being 16, since it's a more common size to work from. Most common metal tools are only rated to 16 gauge mild, or 14 gauge stainless (smaller gauge number = thicker). If it's 14 gauge, if the shield is roughly 24" x 36", the 14 gauge will only be ~10 to 15% heavier than 16 gauge. If it's a non-combat shield, I'd actually bet on it being 18 gauge - that's what I usually see in the "catalog" shopping. Either way, it would be a nominal difference in weight, unless you're fighting with it for hours on end. Strapped over the shoulder or back? I doubt you'd notice any difference at all.

Could always plop it on a bathroom scale for the weight.
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Re: FS: Templar/Crusader shield
« Reply #5 on: 2012-04-16, 22:16:06 »
eheh u said plop
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Re: FS: Templar/Crusader shield
« Reply #6 on: 2012-04-17, 03:23:21 »
I was asking gauge more to quantify if it was a combat shield or decorative. With everything else I'm working on and saving up to get, I really can't justify picking up this shield anyway  :(
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Re: FS: Templar/Crusader shield
« Reply #7 on: 2012-04-17, 13:39:56 »

No problem. :)

It's meant to be more decorative I think, but the steel is thick enough to fight with. It's not 18ga. I'm pretty sure it's 16ga. But until I find my calipers, I can't verify that. :)
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Re: FS: Templar/Crusader shield
« Reply #8 on: 2012-05-24, 23:04:43 »
The shield arrived today :D thank you! Its an amazing shield and will be a great start to my Templar suit of armor. The shield seems well done indeed. Thanks again
« Last Edit: 2012-05-24, 23:05:22 by Ser Justin »
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Re: FS: Templar/Crusader shield
« Reply #9 on: 2012-05-24, 23:52:43 »
Quote from: Ser Justin on 2012-05-24, 23:04:43
The shield arrived today :D thank you! Its an amazing shield and will be a great start to my Templar suit of armor. The shield seems well done indeed. Thanks again

Excellent! Glad you'll enjoy it. :)
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Re: FS: Templar/Crusader shield
« Reply #10 on: 2012-05-25, 00:41:02 »
Quote from: Ser Justin on 2012-05-24, 23:04:43
The shield arrived today :D thank you! Its an amazing shield and will be a great start to my Templar suit of armor. The shield seems well done indeed. Thanks again

Congratulations, and welcome to the forum.
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Re: FS: Templar/Crusader shield
« Reply #11 on: 2012-05-25, 01:30:04 »
Glad someone here picked it up, and a new member at that! Welcome and congrats on the new purchase.
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Re: FS: Templar/Crusader shield
« Reply #12 on: 2012-05-25, 11:09:33 »
welcome!
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Re: FS: Templar/Crusader shield
« Reply #13 on: 2012-05-25, 22:30:34 »
Thank you for the warm welcome everyone! When I have more time I will explore the rest of the forums, so cya guys around!  ;)
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