Leather belt strip brown 4 x 180-190 cm
£ 33 Incl. VAT

Product description

The shield is based on originals depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry (1066), the Codex Aureus Epternacensis (early 11th century), and the chronicle Liber ad honorem Augusti sive de rebus Siculis (1196). Shields of this type were probably introduced by the Normans and, following the First Crusade, were employed across all Christian, Byzantine, and some Islamic armies.

The shield offered excellent protection and was utilised by both cavalry and infantry. During long marches, they were carried on the back, sometimes upside down. In the second half of the 12th century, these shields were gradually replaced by versions with a flat top. Early examples such as this one often still featured a shield boss, a tradition carried over from the round shield, where the handle was mounted behind the boss. On kite shields, the boss no longer served this practical purpose but was instead intended to permit the shield to be used offensively in combat, enabling the warrior to strike with it.

This battle-ready Norman kite shield is crafted from plywood and is well-suited to carrying by hand. It stands 134 cm high and up to 56 cm wide. The weight is approximately 2.85 kg.

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Product details:

Length: 134 cm

Width: 56 cm;

Material: Plywood;

Thickness: 1 cm;

Based on a historic original: Yes;

Shipping weight (grams): 10000

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Packed with 100% recycled material

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