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Title: 'Batavian' Wicker Shields
Post by: Swampster on January 25, 2021, 08:31:10 AM

Interesting to see that the Dutch Police are using wicker riot shields.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55788924

Looks like they have had them for a long time, but first time I've seen them.

Title: Re: 'Batavian' Wicker Shields
Post by: Jim Webster on January 25, 2021, 08:55:01 AM

Quote from: Swampster on January 25, 2021, 08:31:10 AM
Interesting to see that the Dutch Police are using wicker riot shields.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55788924

Looks like they have had them for a long time, but first time I've seen them.

obviously a green replacement for single use plastic 8)

Title: Re: 'Batavian' Wicker Shields
Post by: Imperial Dave on January 25, 2021, 10:25:05 AM

Quote from: Swampster on January 25, 2021, 08:31:10 AM
Interesting to see that the Dutch Police are using wicker riot shields.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55788924

Looks like they have had them for a long time, but first time I've seen them.

since around 500BC no doubt....

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