size 82 x 49 cm
Weight approx. 3,8 kg Battle shield
-Robust wooden shiled with boss, metal decoration and steel border.
- There is a strong holder at 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! |
