Solid casing made mostly from wood, leather or metal for the blade of cold weapon. It protect the weapon from corrosion and damage; the holder from hurting. In the prehistoric ages it was made from bronze plates but late...

A part of protection armor used since the Bronze age, in same cases up to the 18th century. Shields can be divided into three main groups: foot-soldier's pavaises leaned on the ground; foot and cavalry shields hanged on ...