Encyclopedia of historical weapons - 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, which could trap the enemy’s rapier.

Encyclopedia of historical weapons

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Harquebus
See arquebus.
Rondel
A disc of metal fitted to daggers or staff weapons to protect the user's hand, and to the rear of armets to protect the…
Salade
See Sallet.
Targe
Small, more flat wooden shield covered with leather or metal-trimmed, later all- steel.
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