What are those Spiky Shield things from Codex Wallerstein?

[Grant Hall]

Hey guys can anyone tell me what those Spiky Shield things from Codex Wallerstein are?

You can find them near the bottom of this page.

Thanks in advance!

Cheers & God Bless!

[Stewart Sackett]

I believe, they are ritual dueling shields. I don't think they were ever used on the battlefield or in self defense. They existed purely to be used in the rutualized combat of a duel. Of course, I could be wrong.

[Stacy Clifford]

I believe, they are ritual dueling shields. I don't think they were ever used on the battlefield or in self defense. They existed purely to be used in the rutualized combat of a duel. Of course, I could be wrong.

That's correct. From what I understand, the tights were slicked with grease so it couldn't devolve into a wrestling match and they actually had to use the weapons. Then again, they're German, it could have just been for entertainment...