Medieval Shields

This style of shield first appeared in the medieval period. It evolved from the larger kite shield – which gradually became smaller as head and leg protection became better. It is commonly referred to as a “Heater” shield because of its resemblance to the shape of an old flat iron.

Our Knight’s “Heater” Shield 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 affiliations – Templar, Hospitaller, or maybe your coat of arms? 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.

Height: 69cm
Width: 43cm

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

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This style of shield first appeared in the medieval period. It evolved from the larger kite shield – which gradually became smaller as head and leg protection became better. It is commonly referred to as a “Heater” shield because of its resemblance to the shape of an old flat iron.

This half sized shield is great for kids or as a display piece when you don’t have the room for the full sized version. It is hand painted and lacquered and features leather straps on the back. Shields may vary slightly due to the hand painted nature of this item.

Length: 34cm
Width: 22cm
Depth: 4cm

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

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Our Robert the Bruce Shield is hand painted and lacquered and features leather straps and padding on the back. Shields may vary slightly due to the hand painted nature of this item. 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: 69cm
Width: 41cm
Depth: 10cm

Dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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This shield is hand painted and lacquered and features leather straps and padding on the back. Shields may vary slightly due to the hand painted nature of this item. 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: 69cm
Width: 42cm
Weight: 1388g

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

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This half sized shield is great for kids or as a display piece when you don’t have the room for the full sized version. It is hand painted and lacquered and features leather straps on the back. Shields may vary slightly due to the hand painted nature of this item.

Length: 34cm
Width: 21cm
Weight: 300g

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

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Our Crusader Cross Shield is constructed from 10mm thick wood and has adjustable leather straps and a cushioned pad for the arm. The canvas facing and edging are painted in yellow and feature a hand painted red cross at the centre.

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: 116cm
Width: 64cm
Weight: 3.3kg

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

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The arms of Toledo, the great sword-making city of Spain, were granted by Emperor Charles V (King Charles I of Spain) and include the double-headed eagle bearing a escutcheon with Castile and Leon quartered and Granada in point surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece.

Our Charles V Shield is constructed from steel and brass and features an aged cracked paint effect finish with antiqued brass heraldic decoration. It has a hanging chain on the back and a device for vertically mounting a single sword or 2 crossed swords.

Length: 69cm
Width: 46cm
Weight: 2405g

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

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Our Hospitaller Shield features the coat of arms of the Knights of Jerusalem and is decorated with brass Fleur de Lys and an eagle’s head. It is constructed from steel and brass and has a hanging chain on the back. On the reverse side is a clever device for vertically mounting a single sword or 2 crossed swords.

Size: 69cm x 46cm

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

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Our Royal England Shield is constructed from steel and brass and features an aged cracked paint effect finish with antiqued brass heraldic decoration. It has a hanging chain on the back and a device for vertically mounting a single sword or 2 crossed swords.

Swords not included.

Length: 79cm
Width: 45cm
Weight: 2405g

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

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