Heraldry Dictionary Entry Details


Shield	Variants: Shield, Buckler, Target, Escutcheon
A weapon of defence, borne on the arm to turn off the blows of an enemy's weapon. As to the form or shape of shields there can be no rule; any form may be taken. See Escutcheon.

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