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Medieval Arrow Question

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Rod:
It seems to be a practical conclusion, not unsupported by the imagery available that whilst hunting or target shafts might be personalised, sometimes quite elaborately particularly for a wealthy client, in the manufacture of livery shafts it would be both uneconomic and unnecessary.

It is also probable that "marksmen" might select and set aside some "best" shafts out of livery issue for particular use but otherwise use the undifferentiated issue in appropriate circumstances.

In cultures where individuals might make and employ smaller quantities of shafts it is likewise probable that there would be some degree of personalisation.

I think it likely that how a "marksman" thought about his gear is something that did not change much over time or across different cultures.
Likewise the practicalities of the common soldierremain the same, making best use of what is available in a given context.

Rod.

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