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WHAT IS A "WAR ARROW"
Marc St Louis:
Indeed a nice arrow.
Yeomanbowman:
Just a thought, what is known about weatherproofing medieval military arrows shafts or not? Presumably, war arrows were basically expendable (in most cases and reuse was a bonus) and didn't need much in the way of protection. External protection was, perhaps, enough ???? Other reuseable arrows must have needed help, but you could chose not to shoot during inclement weather(unlike in a battle!).
This is Antoine (1421-1504) "le grand bātard" with a bulbous nocked (and spliced/dyed fletches) recreational shaft. You wouldn't want moisture to lower spine and warp these labours of love.
SimonUK:
Steve, do you have any more info about that painting, i.e. where and when it was painted? It looks sort of Italian renaisance.
stevesjem:
Thanks guys,
Marlon, i am planning to come this year but i need the dates as soon as possible as i have to plan this trip carefully, also i will need to know about entering and places to stay etc.
Simon, the painting was painted by Berkmeyer (I think that is how you spell it), anyway it is part of the "Trytich of St Catherine" and was painted in the 16C and now hangs in Augsberg Cathedral.
Cheers
Steve
SimonUK:
Thanks Steve
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