Persian shield for comment

Congoblades · 21st September 2006, 10:28 AM

Thanks B.I. and Valjhun, on the internet I find more simular shields, mostly named as Indo-persian, also looking on the words -persian shield- give me simular indian shields, a bit confusing or do they look simular?
Are these indian shields only made for decoration or are they also functional?

B.I · 21st September 2006, 10:49 AM

they were made as decorative things, to cater for a growing tourist industry (which started during the british occupation).
however, if someone broke into my house wielding a sword, i would happily take it down from the wall to defend myself!

21st September 2006, 10:28 AM	#1
Congoblades Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 171	Thanks B.I. and Valjhun, on the internet I find more simular shields, mostly named as Indo-persian, also looking on the words -persian shield- give me simular indian shields, a bit confusing or do they look simular? Are these indian shields only made for decoration or are they also functional?

21st September 2006, 10:49 AM	#2
B.I Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 485	they were made as decorative things, to cater for a growing tourist industry (which started during the british occupation). however, if someone broke into my house wielding a sword, i would happily take it down from the wall to defend myself!