[Regia-NA] Re: [Regia] On Rawhide shields

[Yolli]

Well in truth the rawhide will only rot if water gets to it.
Too much oil will do the trick as well.

Roll.


----- Original Message -----
From: "J. Kim Siddorn" <kim.siddorn@blueyonder.co.uk>
To: <regia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2003 2:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Regia] On Rawhide shields


> As a defensive work, a 9" high wall of  fist and head sized loose, uneven
> stones piled roughly one upon another about 12" wide is an excellent
> defence. I used one once in an open field fight and we killed many more
than
> our own number as the attackers had to look down to see their footing or
> risk a twisted ankle. A charge would have been equally dangerous.
>
> If there is going to be a lot of interest in rawhide, we have a tannery in
> Bristol and I could inquire. Please note that raw hide is just skin! It
will
> rot quickly and stinks.
>
> Regards,
>
> Kim Siddorn
>