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					Originally Posted by Norman McCormick
					
				 
				Hi, 
Thanks guys. Yes I believe elephant hide is the preferred material for these. As far as the meaning or use re the cutouts I think the jury is still out on that. Spear rests seem to be the most popular explanation but I'm not convinced. 
Regards, 
Norman. 
			
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 I read somewhere that the cutouts were to improve the vision of the person holding the shield...