General term for armor pieces carried in the hand or on the arm, used to parry an opponent's blows or provide shelter from projectiles. They have existed worldwide throughout history in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and materials.
AAT
300036869
aspes
bucklers
clipei (shields)
hoplite shields
parmae
pavises
peltae
scuta
target (shields)
13yrs ago
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