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Maximum diameter: 102cm (40")<br>
As noted earlier all wargear should be in proportion to the user. This is particularly true of round shields. It is therefore highly unlikely that any member would need a round shield of the maximum size allowed. A combatant of average size (5’10”/1.8m) and build is well served by a shield of 80cm (31”) diameter.<br>
{{Special Mention Box|Officer=Master-at-Arms|Title=More large sized shields|Caption=The meagre archaeological evidence would imply that shields were usually quite large in Regia’s core period with shields of 80-100cm (32-39”) being common. To this end it is encouraged for any new shields to reach at least 5cm (2”) past the users elbow when gripped. This will hopefully encourage more 79cm to 89cm (31” - 35”) shields.<br>
Round shields may be smaller than 20” (0.5m) in diameter subject to dateline and the user’s ethnic background (See 8.6 note 12)}}
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# All exposed plywood edges must be disguised. Please pay attention to the cut-out behind the boss of a centre-grip shield.
# All shields must be edged with leather or rawhide. Nails used to attach the edging must be flush with the surface. Stitching edging to shields is highly recommended. The edging must always be in a good overall state of repair. Metal edging must not be used on combat shields.
{{Special Mention Box|Officer=Master-at-Arms|Title=More shields with sewn on shield rims |Caption=Although we cannot categorically say that shield rims were not nailed on it is more likely that they were sewn on with stitches about 3-4cm apart. The thread used can be leather thong, string (or linen thread), or sinew.}}
# All shield board fronts must be covered in cloth, leather or rawhide. This prevents splinters from impacts to the front of shields causing a hazard to other combatants. Shield backs may be similarly covered.
# All uncovered plywood surfaces must be scored in the direction of the grain so as to give the impression of planking.