Sideplate, the Song dynasty term for shields. The Complete Essentials for the Military Classics: Diagrams reco…
Sideplate, the Song dynasty term for shields. The Complete Essentials for the Military Classics: Diagrams records two types of sideplate: infantry shields and cavalry shields. Infantry shields were tall and could stand upright to provide full-body cover, while cavalry shields were round and compact, allowing for agile repositioning in battle.