Medieval Glossary
Kite Shield
A relatively large, narrow shield with a rounded top and a pointed bottom. Kite shields were made out of wood or metal that was named for its similarity to the shape of a kite, although the shields were typically more curved and rounded than this shape.
Related term(s): Heater Shield; Pavis; Buckler; Shield
Category: Armour and Shields
Added: 12.02.04
Source information:
DeVries, Kelly Robert. Medieval Military Technology. Peterborough, Ontario: Broadview Press, 1992. 63.
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