Answer: protectors

AnswerCrossword Clue
PROTECTORSShields.
PROTECTORSBodyguards
protectorsA person in charge of a kingdom during the minority, absence, or incapacity of the sovereign
protectorsA thing that protects someone or something from injury
protectorsA person who protects or defends someone or something
protectorsThe title of the head of state in England during the later period of the Commonwealth between 1653 and 1659, first Oliver Cromwell (1653û58), then his son Richard (1658û59)
protectorsPROTECTOR, one who protects also PROTECTER