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Essential Nautical Medieval Battle-Ready Shield, 24"

Essential Nautical Medieval Battle-Ready Shield, 24"

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  • It is believed no Viking should be without his shield. Despite popular belief, round shields were neither clunky nor cumbersome, especially in the hands of a trained warrior.
  • They were often used to deflect sword blows and can be used as a blunt weapon to knock enemies off balance. The shield toy will bring an impressive focus to your home and office.
  • Placed in a corner, it shall immediately attracts the attention of your guests. The weapon toy will bring an impressive focus to your home and office.
  • Placed in a corner, it shall immediately attracts the attention of your guests. Ideal for theatrical productions, Halloween celebrations, costume parties, dress up play and more. Since Viking shields were made of wood, few have survived in the archaeological record, so our knowledge of Viking shields comes primarily from Viking Age pictures of them and literary descriptions.
  • Viking shields were made of wood with iron bosses that covered the hand-grip to protect the hand. The grip itself was usually made of wood, but sometimes metal was used instead. Some shields had metal rims around their edges. Shields were decorated with paints, often brightly colorful ones.
  • As Norse poetry attests, shields could also feature pictures of mythical motifs. Some shields had leather coverings for extra strength. The diameter of a typical Viking shield was a little less than a meter.
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  • Free Shipping

    Shields are expensive to ship; they are often large and heavy. But we want to make sure that you never get surprised by this high cost. This means that we sometimes lose money shipping to the far reaches of the U.S. At the end of the day, we care more about sharing this passion for Norse heritage with you than the money we make.

  • Hassle-Free Exchanges

    If you aren't happy, or decide you want a different design, we have an easy exchange program for our shields. Just return ship the item and as soon as we receive it, we'll dispatch your replacement within 2 business days.

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