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'Batavian' Wicker Shields

Started by Swampster, January 25, 2021, 08:31:10 AM

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January 25, 2021, 08:31:10 AM Last Edit: January 25, 2021, 08:32:45 AM by Swampster
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.

Jim Webster

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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)

Imperial Dave

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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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