Shield

A shield is a piece of armor, held by a handle or strapped to the arm, consisting of a more or less round plank of wood that is usually further modified to increase its wieldability and blow absorption.
The most common construction through the ages for a shield is wood covered in leather or other animal hide. Bronze is light enough to act as a shield, but fine woodworking and leather, perhaps with a boss, is a more lightweight option better for deflecting.
== Examples ==
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== Sources ==
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shield
https://myarmoury.com/feature_shield.html
Category:Armor
Category:Shields
Category:Defensive Objects