Energy blade shields, also known as a battle-shield, were a type of personal energy shield used for defensive purposes. Prince Xizor of the Black Sun crime syndicate used energy blade shields among his personal equipment.
Sources
"Galactic Bazaar: That's Kits, Not Kitsch" — Star Wars Galaxy Magazine 7 (Picture only)- Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook (First mentioned) (as battle-shield)
"For Kenner, The Force Is As Strong The Second Time" — Star Wars Galaxy Magazine 8 (Picture only)- Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire toy line (Pack: Prince Xizor) (backup link) (First identified as energy blade shields)
