Duties of Armor-Bearers
In ancient times, an armor-bearer was a soldier's right hand man. In a time when soldiering meant hand-to-hand combat and heavy equipment, skilled armor-bearers were in high demand.
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Shields
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Armor-bearers carried massively heavy wooden and metal shields into battle for the warrior. He stood by the warrior as he fought, offering his shield when he needed it.
Weapons
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Duties of the armor-bearer included keeping the warriors sword and weapons blades sharp. Besides the warrior, only armor-bearers handled the warrior's weapons.
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Food
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Armor-bearers prepared and served the warriors food and drink when on the battlefield.
Medical Care
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Armor-bearers provided medical attention to the warrior's cuts and bruises. He prepared antiseptics and medications to treat wounds.
Strange Duty
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Wounded warriors could command armor-bearers to take the warrior's life if the warrior believed that he was mortally wounded. He might also give his armor-bearer this same order if he believed he was about to be captured.
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