Illustrated Bible History

Ancient Egyptian Daily Life - Armour



Egyptian Cuirass Egyptian Cuirass
It is composed of metallic scales known to be the most earliest form of protection.
Greaves Greaves
This are covering for the legs.
Egyptian Shield Egyptian Shield
This is the largest kind of shield designed to protect the whole body.
Egyptian Sword Egyptian Sword
One of the earliest weapons in use.
Slinger Slinger
Sling was made of leather or of plaited work of wool, rushes, hair, sinews.
Egyptian Armlets Egyptian Armlets
According to Gesenius they are more of an anklet than a bracelet.