It means protection, defense, amparo, coat, coat of arms, arms, emblem, gusset, Buckler, aegis, shield, Buckler, Buckler. Weapon usually defensive metal, designed to protect the body of the lances and blows of the enemy. Protection of arms and war ships, made of thick steel sheets. Name of the currencies of many countries which have already ceased to circulate (Chile, Bolivia, Portugal, Mozambique, Angola and several former Portuguese colonies). Currently only the Cape Verde Escudo being circulated.
