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    Medieval Weapons & Armour: Shield.

    What is a medieval shield?
    Delving into the annals of history, the medieval shield emerges as a paramount symbol of defense and valor across the battlefields of the Middle Ages. Each knight's shield, forged from the finest medieval weapons and armor, was more than a mere protective device—it represented the knight's courage, skill, and allegiance.
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    In early medieval times, the most common shield used was the round shield that originated from the ‘Hoplon Shield’ that was used by ancient Greek warriors. Hoplon shields were circular in shape and made from wood and bronze. These types of shields were developed based on earlier models that were completely made from bronze.

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    The Vikings used Round shields that were strengthened by a metal central boss. The most important among all the parts of medieval shields was the Boss. It was the round central part of a shield and was, therefore, the most crucial with respect to defenses. Special attention was paid to making this part stronger in order to deflect the heavy bows of...

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    Popular shields in the High Period of medieval times were buckler and heater shields. While the former was carried by infantry troops and much smaller in size, the latter was used by jousting knights. The heater shield was called so because it resembled the bottom of a clothes ironand was developed from the kite shield that was in use during the Ea...

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    Among a number of shields that continued to be developed were the Pavise, Targe, and Mantlet shields,these were the most popular shields during this period. The Pavise shield was typically larger and rectangular in shape while it was commonly used by crossbowmen and archers. The Targe shield was developed in Spain and was concave, they were made fr...

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    It was important for soldiers to train for hours together so as to hone their skills when it came to using both the sword and shield in warfare. This was done by using a training device known as the Pell which was really a wooden stake driven into the ground. During practice, soldiers would use a wooden sword known as the medieval baton. However, w...

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