shield bearer

an attendant who carries the shield or arms of a warrior.

Origin of shield bearer

First recorded in 1595–1605

At folio 96 v. is another example of a warrior, with a shield-bearer.

Scenes and Characters of the Middle Ages |Edward Lewes Cutts
Now the King came forth attended by his shield-bearer, and all the nation assembled there bowed low and thundered out the Bayéte.

The White Shield |Bertram Mitford
Thord carried the shield before Bersi, and Vali was Thorkel's shield-bearer.

The Life and Death of Cormac the Skald |Unknown
As he was cheering his men on along the causeway in the dark, his shield-bearer stumbled and fell against him.

A Short History of the Royal Navy 1217 to 1688 |David Hannay

At the very moment when he left the spot, his shield-bearer, stepping into his place, was struck.

The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898: Volume XXXI, 1640 |Diego Aduarte