plain bucklerThis buckler is ideal for both archers and light infantry. A buckler is a small hand held shield used in close combat. It was a popular form of protection among infantry from the 12th to the 17th century and could be wielded in either hand. Despite its small size, it was effective at deflecting blows. According to Herbert Schmidts classification, this buckler is Type IIa, featuring a round shape with sloping edges. The earliest depictions of this type