Medieval Shields
What is the base of the Medieval shield?
Wood or Animal hide
What do modern shields have intermixed in them?
Various metals
Who used medieval helmets?
Medieval Knights
Who uses modern helmets?
Soldiers
How are medieval shields extra-durable?
They are reinforced with metals
Who uses the modern shields?
Police and SWAT.
Where would Medieval helmets be used?
On the battlefield
Where would Modern helmets be used?
In an area with guns firing.
What other could shields have to make them even stronger? (not metal)
Leather or other soft materials
What other materials are mixed into the shields?
Kevlar and other bulletproof materials
How many sheets of steel are in the medieval helmet
one
What are modern helmets made of?
Steel and other metals
Why do medieval shields have splitproof materials?
To stop sword slashes from splitting the shield
What do some shields have to help the defender see the attacker?
Bulletproof glass
Who made the Medieval helmets?
Blacksmiths
What are modern helmets used for?
Protect soldiers.
What is the biggest difference between modern protective gear and medieval armor?
Medieval armor was built to stop slashes from sharp objects while Modern protective gear is built to stop a bullet from hitting them.