Is that a shield, or a part of her China collection?
It’s a buckler…a small shield that straps to the arm or hand. They were commonly used as a paired weapon with light swords. It’s not meant to absorb blows…instead you use it to deflect. Also it could be used as a broad-headed mace.
Is that a shield, or a part of her China collection?
It’s a buckler…a small shield that straps to the arm or hand. They were commonly used as a paired weapon with light swords. It’s not meant to absorb blows…instead you use it to deflect. Also it could be used as a broad-headed mace.