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The phrase '''vom Tag''' means "from the roof". It could also be spelt ''vom Tage'', ''vom Tach'' or ''vom Tage''. It generally indicates a high [[ward|guard]].

==Sword and Buckler==
This is the name used to describe the 4th Ward (of seven) in the [[I.33]] [[fechtbuch]] (Original Latin: ''Capiti''). This is generally depicted as right foot back, left hand holding the [[buckler]] in front and a 45 degree angle to the left and the [[sword]] [[hilt]] held above the head with the blade pointed backwards, either parallel to the ground or pointing slightly down.

===Counters===
The [[counter]]s most appropriate to adopt against this [[ward]] are:
* [[Half shield]]
* [[Underarm]]
* [[Priest's special langort]]

==Longsword==
The guard is specifically named as one of the [[Vier Leger]] for [[longsword]]s. This guard can be taken from either the left or right hand side. 

The [[ward|guard]] most comfortable for a right handed person is left foot forward, both and both hands on the [[hilt]], with the blade held just back from vertical and the [[long edge]] forward. The cross [[guard]] should be at approximately cheek height, although some do hold it lower.

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