They wore heavy metal armour and carried large shields, their usual position being the third battle line.

On the hind part of the head, the skin is divided into moderately large shields.

Each machine produced many smaller mirrors, the size of large shields, which the soldiers aimed individually.

Both carried long, straight swords and large, round shields.

They carried large shields, and were given as much armour as was available.

I'm told that these long spears are your innovation, and the large shields.

Here the troops seem to have been equipped with spears, helmets, and large shields covering the whole body.

The top of the head is covered with nine large shields.

All except the archers and slingers are known to have carried small to large shields.

The natives were carrying spears, and large shields made out of wood.