Why are medieval KNIGHT'S SHIELDS that SHAPE?

scholagladiatoria April 12, 2021
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Why are medieval knight's shields that shape? Knight's shields are an incredibly iconic shape that is deeply rooted even in modern culture. Everybody knows that shape and it is found on numerous other objects, due to being the unmistakable shape of a knight's shield. Where did it come from? Why was it used? Why did other cultures use it? Patreon & Extra Videos: https://www.patreon.com/scholagladiatoria Support & extra content on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/matt-easton-schola-gladiatoria Facebook & Twitter updates, info and fun: https://www.facebook.com/historicalfencing/ https://twitter.com/scholagladiato1 Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK: https://www.swordfightinglondon.com Matt Easton's website and services: https://www.matt-easton.co.uk/ Easton Antique Arms: https://www.antique-swords.co.uk/