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
- Axe
- Comes in many forms and is single or two-handed.
- Haft
- Wooden part of a polearm.
- Poleaxe
- See Pollaxe.
- Pair of Plates
- Body defense made from big plates.
