What is Kite shield?
A '''kite shield''' is a [[Medieval|Middle Age]] [[shield]] in the shape of a [[kite]]. The kite shield was used by many [[knight]]s and people for protection, but was given up for two-handed weapons and more mobility. The efficiency of the kite shields shields shape came into action when cavalry combat occurred, useful to protect most of the body from the shoulders down to the feet, giving the knight more options in combat. [[Category:Armour]] {{Military-stub}}