[Artemisia] Fighters: Madu's

[Allen Hall]

Greetings,

I was looking through Stone's Glossary of Arms and Armor and found the 
following definition of a Madu:

"An Indian parrying and thrusting weapon consisting of a pair of black buck 
horns fastened together with their points in opposite directions.  Usually 
the horns overlap, but sometimes they are fastened to the opposite ends of a 
short handle.  In either case the hand is protected by a small circular 
shield of leather or iron.  The horns usually have steel points on the ends. 
It was used by the Bhils and other wild tribes and was a favorite with Hindu 
religious beggars.  It was also used by swordsmen for guarding, being held 
in the left hand."

So, for all you religious beggars who use a madu as a weapon in the SCA, be 
advised that the Society Marshal has determined that the madu may not have 
low profile thrusting tips.  The thrusting tips must be 2" across the face.

As that is the Society standard, all you wild tribesmen (and tribes-women) 
who plan to use one at Crown should be prepared to meet the 2" standard.

If you have any questions, please contact me.

Duke Alan, Artemisian Earl Marshal