Viking Shield Norse Mythology Viking Symbols Hand Painted Round Wooden Battle Ready Larp Medieval Shield

Description

It is believed no Viking should be without his Viking shield. Despite popular belief, round Viking 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. This Viking shield will bring an impressive focus to your home and office. Placed in a corner, it shall immediately attracts the attention of your guests. This Viking Shield is 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 and tv shows. Viking shield 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 Viking shields had metal rims around their edges. Viking Shields were decorated with paints, often brightly colorful ones. As Norse poetry attests, Viking shields could also feature pictures of mythical motifs. Some Viking shields had leather coverings for extra strength.