Holding Persian shields with two & three straps correctly: The imagination & the historical reality

Shield of Antiquity
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Holding Persian shields with two & three straps correctly: The imagination & the historical reality
Interview with Bede Dwyer (Razmafzar Australia)
Based on period Persian miniatures and historical examples, Bede Dwyer and I talk about the correct methods of holding a persian shield. This is extremely important as there are some misconceptions among reenactors and SCA practitioners.