Foundry Normans

[Mason]

I am glad that he asked for more as I missed the first batch.
They look great, Jeff.
Gotta love them shields!
 

And even more so as they are hand painted shields, which I reckon is much more realistic as they did not have shield transfers in 1066, did they?
 

[Jeff965]

Cheers both,

I am glad that he asked for more as I missed the first batch.
They look great, Jeff.
Gotta love them shields!
 

And even more so as they are hand painted shields, which I reckon is much more realistic as they did not have shield transfers in 1066, did they?
 

Paul when you think about it, after a few battles I don't know how you would have told the difference between warriors from either side.
What I mean is if I had survived a battle and wanted to "upgrade" my equipment, I wouldn't think twice about picking up a shield, weapon or armour off a dead foe.
And if I didn't want to be mistaken on the battlefield as one of the enemy, perhaps I would repaint the shield but I doubt the paint job on my shield would be much to write home about.

[Mason]

Paul when you think about it, after a few battles I don't know how you would have told the difference between warriors from either side.
What I mean is if I had survived a battle and wanted to "upgrade" my equipment, I wouldn't think twice about picking up a shield, weapon or armour off a dead foe.
And if I didn't want to be mistaken on the battlefield as one of the enemy, perhaps I would repaint the shield but I doubt the paint job on my shield would be much to write home about.

I agree, mate.
I reckon most shield designs of the period would have been pretty straightforward and none too complex as I do not reckon the average Dark Age warrior would be too fussed about painting a pretty picture on his shield.
He would have plenty of other things to occupy himself with, I am sure.