Customizable Medieval Steel Heater Shield 61x43cm (approx. 24x17in)

Customizable Medieval Steel Heater Shield 61x43cm (approx. 24x17in) - Choice of Finish

Construction and Finishes for Your Style

This heater-style shield is meticulously hand-shaped from robust 1.2mm (18 gauge) structural steel, ensuring authenticity and uniqueness in every piece. It measures approximately 61 cm (approx. 24 inches) in height and 43 cm (approx. 17 inches) in width, with a weight of around 2920 g (approx. 6.44 lbs). The front surface is prepared for your artistry and is available in several basic finish options:

• White Lacquer
• Black Lacquer
• Polished Steel (ready for immediate painting or for a natural metallic appearance)

The back of the shield is painted black in all versions for protection and a uniform look.

Grip and Comfort for Right-Handers

The shield is designed for right-handed users, meaning it's carried on the left arm. The back features a comfortable gripping system. The D-shaped metal handle, with a grip length of approximately 13 cm (5.1 inches), is carefully wrapped in genuine black buffalo leather for a firm and comfortable hold. This is complemented by adjustable straps, also made from genuine buffalo leather (2.5cm wide, 4mm thick), allowing for secure attachment to the forearm.

Uses for Your New Shield

Let your imagination run wild and make the most of this versatile shield!

Custom Painting of Coats of Arms or Symbols

The unpainted (or base-coated) surface is the ideal canvas for your personal coat of arms, your group's emblem, fantasy motifs, or any other artistic expression. Create a shield that tells your story.

Wall Decoration with a Historical Touch

Whether with your custom artwork or in one of its basic finishes, this shield will become an imposing decoration for your room, study, club room, or any space where you wish to evoke a medieval atmosphere.

Accessory for Medieval or Fantasy Costumes

An indispensable element for any knight, mercenary, Templar, or fantasy warrior at historical festivals, LARP events, Renaissance faires, costume parties, or theatrical performances.

Historical Reconstructions

While primarily conceived as a decorative item for your own creative touch, its solid steel construction also allows for use in lighter forms of historical reconstructions where full-contact combat is not the focus.

History of Heater Shields

Protection and Canvas for Heraldry in the Middle Ages

Heater-style shields were widely used during the High and Late Middle Ages (approximately 12th - 15th centuries). This shape offered a good balance between body protection, especially for mounted knights, and sufficient manoeuvrability. The wooden core was often covered with leather or canvas and then painted.

Heraldic Significance – Who Are You, Warrior?

With the rise of knighthood and tournaments, the importance of heraldry grew. The shield became the primary bearer of the coat of arms – a colourful emblem that uniquely identified its owner on the battlefield and beyond. Coats of arms expressed a knight's lineage, status, and achievements.

Did You Know? The Shield as a Canvas of History

Did you know that the heater shield shape became the standard background for depicting coats of arms in heraldic books and scrolls? Its relatively large and regular surface provided an ideal space for increasingly complex and elaborate heraldic compositions, which became the visual language of medieval nobility.

Caring for Your Heraldic Shield

This shield is a quality branded product from Lord Of Battles®. To ensure your new shield brings you joy for a long time and retains its beauty:

• Lacquered Surfaces (White/Black): Clean gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners and harsh sponges that could scratch the lacquer. Protect from strong impacts that could chip the paint.
• Polished Steel: This surface is more prone to rust. Keep the shield dry. After every touch (hand sweat can cause corrosion), it is advisable to wipe the surface with a dry cloth and regularly treat it with a thin layer of conservation oil (e.g., WD-40).
• Leather Parts: The leather straps and handle wrapping should be treated occasionally with a leather care product to keep them supple and prevent cracking.
• Storage: Store the shield in a dry place with minimal temperature fluctuations, ideally hung on a wall or safely propped up.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Steel Heater Shield for Customization
• Manufacturer: Lord Of Battles®
• Material: Structural Steel
• Sheet Thickness: 1.2 mm (18 gauge)
• Overall Height: 61 cm (approx. 24 inches)
• Width: 43 cm (approx. 17 inches)
• Weight: Approx. 2920 g (approx. 6.44 lbs)
• Handle: Metal, wrapped in genuine black buffalo leather, grip length approx. 13 cm (5.1 inches)
• Straps: Adjustable straps made of genuine buffalo leather (width 2.5 cm, thickness 4 mm)
• Orientation: For right-handed users (carried on the left arm)
• Available Front Surface Finishes: White Lacquer, Black Lacquer, Polished Steel
• Back Surface Finish: Black Lacquer