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Bucklers

Scope note

Small shields with an internal grip, held in the left hand during foot combat; they were used from the 13th to the 17th century.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300036874

Broader Terms used

shield (armour)
shields (armor)

Equivalent Terms used

buckler

Created

13yrs ago

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