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half-swording timeline

Postby Eddie Smith » Sat Nov 04, 2006 5:54 pm

How far back do we have evidence for half swording? I wonder because it seems less likeley going back in history due to more common shield usage, giving the left hand a job. but then again shields can break, be lost, or just not be at hand. So what is the earlilest evidence?

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