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A shield is a protective barrier carried by a person, historically made in various shapes and sizes, that was used in combat to defend against weapons and attacks. Beyond its practical function in warfare, shields often conveyed important social information, such as a person's status or marital condition, making them significant cultural objects in many societies.
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Tarcza (od starofranc. targe); staropol. szczyt – obronna część uzbrojenia używana przez formacje konne i piesze. Wyrabiana z drewna, kory, wikliny lub skóry, a z czasem głównie z drewna powlekanego skórą, często obijanego metalem lub skórą, później także w całości z metalu, współcześnie także z tworzyw sztucznych. Była używana co najmniej od okresu brązu, w starożytności i w średniowieczu, tracąc na znaczeniu po wprowadzeniu broni palnej przez piechotę i jazdę, stosowana w specjalnych sytuacjach także współcześnie.
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