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Pavise

A large shield covering the whole body, carried by a pavisor, who sometimes screened also an archer with it.

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Buckler 76% connected

A kind of shield, of various shapes and sizes, worn on one of the arms (usually the left) for protecting the front of the body.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Shield 76% connected

A broad piece of defensive armor, carried on the arm, -- formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body. See Buckler.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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