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The history of shields dates back to ancient civilizations, with early evidence of their use found in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Shields were used for various purposes, including protection against arrows, projectiles, and hand-to-hand combat. The development of shield technology has been shaped by the materials available at different times in history. **Shield Types** There are several types of shields, each designed for specific uses: 1. **Wooden Shield**: Made from a wooden board or panel, these shields were often used in ancient Greece and Rome. 2. **Tortoise Shell Shield**: Made from the shells of tortoises, these shields were lightweight and flexible. 3. **Buckler Shield**: A small, round shield made from leather or wood, often used for close combat. 4. **Scutum Shield**: A large, rectangular shield made from wood or metal, often used in ancient Greece and Rome. **Modern Shields** In modern times, shields are still used by law enforcement and military personnel. Two types of modern police shields are: 1. **Riot Control Shield**: Used to block and push back crowds, these shields are designed to protect against shrapnel, projectiles, and hand-to-hand combat. 2. **Bullet-Resistant Tactical Shield**: Made from advanced synthetics such as Kevlar, these shields are designed to be bulletproof or bullet-resistant. They often have a firing port and a bulletproof glass viewing port. **Gallery** The history of shields is also reflected in art and literature: 1. **Ancient Egyptian Art**: Depictions of shield-wielding soldiers can be found in ancient Egyptian art. 2. **Greek Vase Painting**: Paintings on Greek vases often feature shield-carrying warriors. 3. **Medieval Armor**: Shields were a crucial part of medieval armor, with many different types and designs used throughout history. **See Also** * Escutcheon (heraldry) * References: * Wood, J. G. (1870). The uncivilized races of men in all countries of the world. Рипол Классик. p. 115. ISBN 9785878634595. * "Spartan Weapons". Ancientmilitary.com. Retrieved 9 April 2014. * "Spartan Military". Ancientmilitary.com. Retrieved 9 April 2014. * "The Sussex Rapier School". Hadesign.co.uk. Retrieved 2008-12-26. * "Zulu Shield (Longo)". Rrtraders.com. Retrieved 26 December 2008. **Bibliography** * Drummond, James (1890). "Notes on Ancient Shields and Highland Targets". Archaeologia Scotica. 5. * Schulze, André(Hrsg.): Mittelalterliche Kampfesweisen. Band 2: Kriegshammer, Schild und Kolben. – Mainz am Rhein. : Zabern, 2007. – ISBN 3-8053-3736-1 * Snodgrass, A.M. "Arms and Armour of the Greeks." Cornell University Press, 1967 * "The Hoplite." The Classical Review, 61. 2011. * Hellwag, Ursula. "Shield(s)." Encyclopaedia Aethiopica, Siegbert Uhllig (ed.), vol. 4, 650-651. Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz. **External Links** * Wikimedia Commons has media related to Shields. * Look up shield in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. * Myarmoury.com, The Shield: An Abridged History of its Use and Development. * Baronage.co.uk, The Shape of the Shield in heraldry. * Era.anthropology.ac.uk, Shields: History and Terminology, Anthropological Analysis. * Hadesign.co.uk, The Buckler, The Sussex Rapier School. * Classical Greek Shield Patterns.