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
- Breaths
- Holes or slits in the visor of a helmet or the lames of a falling buffe or bevor, for ventilation; also…
- Rebated
- Training or tournament sword with blunted point and edge.
- Dabus
- Mace that consists of a piece of wood studded with nails.
- Fist mace
- Iron or steel mace shaped like a clenched fist.
