Medieval Shields

Support defensive weapon widely used in Europe for people of all categories, from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Its use has been recorded in various treatises of the time.

Diameter: 23cm
Plate Thickness: 1.6mm
Border Thickness: 2.5mm
Weight: 0.72 kg 

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with mineral or synthetic oil. 

Buy the 9” Simple Buckler – 16 gauge with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA buckler retailer.

Be it deflecting sword attacks or keeping away your next move from the opponent’s sight, our buckler shield is a historical piece of defensive armour that never fails to amuse anyone.

This buckler shield is HANDMADE from tough 14 gauge MILD STEEL and comes with a metal handle, reinforced with shock-absorbing GENUINE WOOD. This is a fully functional buckler shield that can be used for historical re-enactments and décor as well.

Be it deflecting sword attacks or keeping away your next move from the opponent’s sight, our buckler shield is a historical piece of defensive armour that never fails to amuse anyone.

This buckler shield is HANDMADE from tough 14 gauge MILD STEEL and comes with a metal handle, reinforced with shock-absorbing GENUINE WOOD. This is a fully functional buckler shield that can be used for historical re-enactments and décor as well.

Diameter: 27.9cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Be it deflecting sword attacks or keeping away your next move from the opponent’s sight, our buckler shield is a historical piece of defensive armour that never fails to amuse anyone!

This buckler shield is HANDCRAFTED from tough 14 gauge MILD STEEL and comes with a metal handle, reinforced with shock-absorbing GENUINE WOOD. This is a fully functional buckler shield that can be used for historical re-enactments and décor as well.

Diameter: 40.5cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Our Round Rotella Shield is hand beaten from 16 gauge steel – making it both tough and durable enough for re-enactment and HEMA. You can still see the traces of the smith’s hammer marks on the surface. It features 2 adjustable leather straps and cushioning pad for the arm to soak up impact.

Diameter: 53cm
Weight: 3200g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Buy the Round Shield Rotella Shield with confidence from the UK’s leading historical shield retailer.

Our Reinforced Round Rotella Shield is hand beaten from 16 gauge steel – making it both tough and durable enough for re-enactment and HEMA. You can still see the traces of the smith’s hammer marks on the surface. It features 2 adjustable leather straps and cushioning pad for the arm to soak up impact.

Diameter: 50.5cm
Weight: 2700g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Buy the Reinforced Round Rotella Shield with confidence from the UK’s leading historical shield retailer.

Fencing has always been a tricky sport, especially to protect yourself from sharp blows. And if it is inspired by the shield of Vans Talhoffer himself, there is no way your opponent will be able to defeat you! So be it hiding your next move or deflecting the enemy’s sharp sword blows, this Talhoffer shield will be the best fit!

This shield is painstakingly handmade from 16 gauge mild steel. This shield comes with a metal handle reinforced with a wooden cover for a better grip. The design is historically inspired with meticulous details.

Length: 43.1cm
Width: 27.9cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

The O'Donovan targe was a shield traditionally used by members of the O'Donovan clan in Ireland. These targes were both decorative and functional, constructed with a wooden core and covered in thick leather. They featured brass nails in a floral pattern, a central brass boss, and an arm strap for easy carrying.

Diameter: 48cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Our Norman Crusader Blank Kite Shield is one of the best value shields available to buy in the UK. It is constructed from 10mm thick wood and has adjustable leather straps and a cushioned pad for the arm. It has a blank canvas facing and edging ready for you to paint depending on your intentions… 10th century shields were painted red for war!

This shield is a little on the light side for full contact re-enactment but is perfect for theatre and film work and great as a display piece.

Length: 132cm
Width: 55cm

All sizes are approximate and may vary form piece to piece.

Buy the Norman Crusader Blank Kite Shield with confidence from the UK’s leading Norman shield retailer.