Shield

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Description

wood, leather, of narrow rectangular form, slightly convex curved sides, wooden handle on the rear, dam., traces of usage;
the purpose of these shields was not so much to protect the body of their users as to confuse their opponents.

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Comparing literature

Barbier, Jean Paul, Benitez-Johannot, P., Shields, München, London, New York 2000, p. 115, ill. 40

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