diameter approx. 56 cm Weight approx. 4,5 kg Battle shield - Made out of wood Robust wooden shiled with boss, metal decoration and steel border. - Two stong lethaer straps for wearing on the back side. - Since ancient times was nothing so important for a warrior as his shield! - It protected the warrior against long range weapons like bows or crossbows. - Equally indispensable was the shield at close combats. - Every warrior strived to prevent his sword from damage and hence fenced the enemy’s blows with the shield whenever possible. - This is a fact that is often forgotten at medieval stage combats! |