Bouclier

Shield. Gun shield. (Not used of thick naval shields, which are called ’‘ masques.”) Front of an armoured battery. —Bouclier articulé. Hinged-flap shield of field gun.— Bouclier coulis sant. Sliding-flap shield of field gun.— Grand bouclier. Broad high upper shield of heavy guns.— Bouclier fixe. Ordinary gun shield.—Bouclier of fens if in divi duel. Infantry shield carried in attack.—Bouclier in divi duel de parapet. Infantry trench shield.—Bouclier en tole et sable. Trench shield of sand between metal plates. —Bouclier roulant. Mobile steel mantlet for trench and machine guns.—Bouclier roulant in divi duel. One-man steel pavise on wheels.—Bouclier Blazeix. Machine-gun pavise on wheels. [p.70]