Talk:Parma (shield)

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[edit] Problem - incorrect shield depicted

Problem: Depicted shield is not actually a parma. Depicted shield is a 'gallic shield'. (Refer to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shield). Parma refers to a ROUND shield, with a wicker core, covered by ox-hide, and probably with a metal boss in the center. SOURCE: http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/secondary/SMIGRA*/Parma.html

[edit] Shield dimensions

Theblindsage 05:52, 8 February 2007 (UTC) The dimensions given for the shield clearly fail to match the shield in the picture. If the parma is a ROUND shield, the 'yard across' would make a lot more sense.

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