Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Shield
Defensive article. Has many shapes and sizes. Usually made of wood or metal and a covering such as a leather. Has a handle or several straps to get hung by.
From Encyclopedia
- Buckler
- Small and round hand- shield (9 – 18 inches in diameter) with a single handle or two enarmes. Has long spikes or hooks on its front,…
- Hammer
- War hammer very effective vs. plate armor.
- Salade
- See Sallet.
- Bard, or Barding
- A term for horse armor, which could be made from a variety of materials, including mail and plate.
