Shields

 
Robert Blackard
 
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Robert Blackard
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25 June 2012 13:30
 

Whats the difference between having the shield at an angle, then up and down? Or is it just a kind of style?

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werewolves
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25 June 2012 14:50
 

Purely a style thing I believe.

 
 
Kenneth Mansfield
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Kenneth Mansfield
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25 June 2012 15:48
 

Yep. Just a style thing.

 
 
 
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Richard G.
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25 June 2012 17:10
 

Known as Couché (also Couched) and as already mentioned, purely an artistic conceit. Often employed in the 15th century and enjoys a measure popularity today.

 
 
   
 
 
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