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Title: What does this medieval man-at-arms have on his wrist ?
Post by Thearos on Dec 11^th, 2021 at 8:58am

https://manuscriptminiatures.com/5737/21173?fbclid=IwAR32XuyPKDYk3tOrXOYkfrs7L_QyaLEOwvewSchH1dPJYTr0mYwEh3aojUY

No idea on context

Title: Re: What does this medieval man-at-arms have on his wrist ?
Post by Kick on Dec 11^th, 2021 at 11:39am

I would say it's a cudgel/club.

Title: Re: What does this medieval man-at-arms have on his wrist ?
Post by joe_meadmaker on Dec 11^th, 2021 at 1:56pm

I agree with Kick. One thing to note is the color and shading is exactly the same as the wooden components of the other weapons.

Title: Re: What does this medieval man-at-arms have on his wrist ?
Post by Thearos on Dec 11^th, 2021 at 6:55pm

Oh damn, you're probably right. I had wondered if it was a sling, with the release cord pinned back, but the rough club is a good interpretation, too.

Title: Re: What does this medieval man-at-arms have on his wrist ?
Post by BasedCrusader on Dec 20^th, 2021 at 9:35am

It dont matter lmao. He wont get to use it on account of he has the WORST halberd ive ever seen. Not trying to be rude, but like. Damn

Title: Re: What does this medieval man-at-arms have on his wrist ?
Post by Kris_Holla on Sep 20^th, 2022 at 4:01pm

Late to the Club ;) but it specifically looks like a Shillelagh to me.