shield

     

A shiel is a protective device, meant to intercept attacks. The term often refers to a device that is held in the hand, as opposed to armour or a bullet proof vest.

Trivia about shield

  • A Hoplite was a soldier named for his hoplon, one of these that was round, heavy & made of wood & bronze
  • Wilt thou ward off my blow with an ecranche type of this? Why not use a sheet of parchment, 'twill work as well
  • The Salvation Army logo
  • The bald eagle on the back is seen behind an escutcheon, one of these
  • A counter-terrorism program is called "NYPD" this, another term for a police badge
  • Athena gave Perseus one of these to use as a mirror against Medusa &, reflecting back, it was a good thing
  • The jibbah, a convex shape on the forehead of the Arabian, is often compared to this defensive piece of armor

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