Developed as the ultimate lightweight multipurpose shield for police use, later becoming the most widely used shield both in the U.K and worldwide for police and security forces.

The multi-purpose design of the shield allows for numerous tactics to be used, including group formations, typically with long C&R shields, individual protection for snatch squads, and violent man scenarios when used with straight arm C&R tactics. Fully interlocking with all Armadillo shields and capable of surviving extensive impact from thrown objects petrol bombs and edged weapons.

The shield has a 3mm thick clear LEXAN POLYCARBONATE front blade and a 4mm thick backing panel in the same material for maximum visibility and vital body area protection. It has lightweight aluminum hook and loop handles with non-slip rubber grips for comfortable carry and secure hand grip in action. The backing panel has a shock resistant foam forearm protective pad and a moulded lip at the bottom to enable vertical as well as horizontal interlinking.