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Rondache

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A rondache from the 16th century

The rondache or roundel was a shield carried by late Medieval and Renaissance foot soldiers (swordsman).[1] It was made of boards of light wood, sinews or ropes, covered with leather, plates of metal, or stuck full of nails in concentric circles or other figures.[2]

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References

  1. ^ Definition at thinkexist.com
  2. ^ Definition at wiktionary.org
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