This blog is reference site for the readers of the book "Teutonic Knights" by Henryk Sienkiewicz and/or readers of the i-book (blog) The Knights of the Cross.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Pavise
A pavise is a large shield used in medieval Europe to protect the entire body. The pavise was primarily used by archers and crossbowmen particularly during sieges. [more at Wikipedia]
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