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Guards (weapons components)

Scope note

Devices fixed to the handles of edged weapons to protect the user's hand.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000204659

Broader Terms used

<edged weapon components>

Equivalent Terms used

guard (weapon component)

Created

12yrs ago

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