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==Authenticity==
'''New Ruling from 1st Jan 20162018'''<br>*For events after 900AD blunt combat hadseax (Scramasax) blade lengths must now be between 18cm and 25cm 2d curved round shields - (7Allowable -10”)Very Early to Very Late Periods. This replaces the original ruling as stated in the Master-at-Arms Regulations version 3.0 (2005Restricted) stating 7-14”.<br>*Note: The evidence from Regia’s core period final decision of the use of this type of shield on the battlefield is that sharp blade lengths vary from between 7still awaiting sign off by the MTO and MaA.Irish-11”. Blunting Sea Vikings and English warriors may use a 2d curved round shields as long as:# the point for combat reduces shield board has a strict minimum of 5cm (2”) of clearance past the length by 1”users elbow when gripped.*Longer blades # it is only curved to a maximum of up to 14” 10cm (sharp4”) or 13” deep.# it has an authentic sized “Irish Sea style boss” (max diameter of 17cm (blunt6⅔”) , including the flange). See shapes and typical dimensions to right.# it is used by a combatant of warrior status, although the appropriate blade form are allowed for events before 900ADwarrior does not need to be wearing a mail shirt (so can be fighting with 2 hits). # it is not your only round shield at the show. # it is of good quality overall. Poor or damaged examples will be classed as Unacceptable.<br>
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'''Notes'''<br>
# Seaxs from Unpainted leather fronted shields are not allowed to be of black tanned leather. <br># Buckles used on shield straps should ideally be D-Shaped. 'Figure of eight' are considered {{Unacceptable}}<br># All shields must have a boss# Round shields may be flat or lenticular. Shields curved only in one plane are considered {{Restricted}}.<br># Shields should either be painted in a single colour or alternatively in a simple pattern. If you choose a more complicated design then it is up to you to provenance it for use at the event’s dateline.<br># No 'Celtic' style knot work patterns on shields. Appropriate Viking Age never have metal fittings unlike those from art styles may be used if approved by the earlier pagan Anglo-Saxon periodAO first. '''Restricted Items'''<br># Seax handles Shields painted in 4 or more colours (All Periods). Most shields seem to be painted in only one or two colours. The use of 3 painted colours is acceptable but only warriors with 3 hits and of aristocratic appearance can use 4 or more colours. Even so the use of more than 3 colours is not encouraged.# Shields painted in artistic styles (All Periods) Any design that is not a simple geometric one must follow a recognisable period art style. Only full warriors with 3 hits may use an artistic shield design. As large obvious items shields painted in an artistic style can only be used at events where the art style is in period. ===Special Mentions==={{Special Mention Box|Officer=Authenticity Officer|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 I would encourage 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.}}{{Special Mention Box|Officer=Authenticity Officer|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.}}{{Special Mention Box|Officer=Authenticity Officer|Title=More freshly painted shields| Caption=Shields of the time would not have been covered in ball bearing marks. They would have been new and then hacked to pieces. To this end all active combat shields should be riveted repainted at least once a year to remove combat marks.}}{{Special Mention Box|Officer=Authenticity Officer|Title=Less blue paint| Caption=In Regia’s period the only viable way of achieving quantities of blue paint was by using woad. Even so the process of refining it to make the paint would have been expensive. Where blue paint is used for shield designs it is recommended that it be applied in moderation and that shades should be no darker or bluer than that of ‘Pebble Drift 1’ from Dulux.}} '''Shield Designs'''<br>A selection of basic shield designs which can be provenanced by manuscript pictures or archaeological finds are illustrated below as a guide for members to base their own shield designs on.<br>Shields may be painted in up to four colours using these patterns, although one or two colours seem to be the most common. Remember all black shields are reserved for under 18’s on the battlefield. <br>Authentic period paint colours include red, orange, yellow, brown, black, white and grey. More rarely grey-blues, pale greens and other colours were also used, it is best to avoid rich blues or greens as these are rare or very rich colours. <br><br><br><br><br>
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