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Main Discussion Area => English Warbow => Topic started by: Pat B on March 12, 2015, 02:45:57 pm

Title: Livery arrow?
Post by: Pat B on March 12, 2015, 02:45:57 pm

Will someone explain to a dumb yank exactly what a livery arrow is?   ???

Title: Re: Livery arrow?
Post by: Ian. on March 12, 2015, 02:49:05 pm

An approximation of the finds from the Mary Rose warship and contemporary images, summmaried here: http://www.theenglishwarbowsociety.com/tudor-livery-arrow.html

Title: Re: Livery arrow?
Post by: Pat B on March 12, 2015, 02:57:26 pm

Thanks Ian. Great info. Now I don't feel as dumb.  ;)

Title: Re: Livery arrow?
Post by: Badger on March 12, 2015, 03:57:41 pm

    Pat, every time I start feeling dumb I just drink another beer, the more I drink the smarter I feel.

Title: Re: Livery arrow?
Post by: Pat B on March 12, 2015, 04:12:40 pm

Thanks Steve. I think I'll go get one right now...and I already feel smarter.  ;)