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  1. 11-21-2006, 05:51 #8
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    Default Re: Did they actually look like that?

    I don't believe the earliest lances did either. I wouldn't consider it a necessary component. Perhaps the leather straps attached to it are meant to serve a similar purpose.

    Quote Originally Posted by KrooK
    BTW - they normally looked similar - but with polish sword into throat :)
    Gotta love our resident Polish Nationalist!

    Ajax

    edit: While it may very well be a Teutonic Knight, keep in mind that considering the stylized nature of the piece overall it could just as easily be no more than the artist's idea of what colors and designs would look impressive.
    Last edited by ajaxfetish; 11-21-2006 at 05:53.

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