Medieval Steel Heater Shield Blank for right-Arm Use – 18 Gauge

Medieval Steel Heater Shield Blank for Right-Arm Use – 18 Gauge, Lord of Battles

Your Canvas for Medieval Creativity

Design and Material

The shield features the classic medieval heater shape, elegantly curved for better coverage. It has an overall height of approximately 72 cm (approx. 28 inches) and a width of approximately 46 cm (approx. 18 inches). Crafted from durable 1.2 mm (18 gauge) mild steel, it offers a solid and stable base for your artwork. The robust rolled edge, approximately 4.80 mm (approx. 0.19 inches) thick, not only looks great but also enhances the shield's overall rigidity. The front surface is a clean, smooth steel canvas, awaiting your paint, engravings, or other personal touches.

Ergonomics for right-Arm Use

The back of the shield, typically blackened, is equipped with a comfortable 13 cm (approx. 5.1 inches) long wooden handle and an adjustable leather strap for the forearm. This combination ensures a secure and comfortable grip for carrying on the right arm, as is traditional for right-handed combatants. The shield weighs approximately 3380 grams (approx. 7.45 lbs).

Unleash Your Imagination – How to Use Your Shield

This shield is your unique opportunity to create something truly personal:

• Personalization and Artistic Creation: Paint your own family crest, your fantasy character's emblem, mystical symbols, or any original design you can conjure. The steel surface is ideal for painting (after suitable preparation) and potentially for other decorative techniques.
• Decoration: Craft a unique decorative piece for your home, club room, a themed exhibition, or as a prop.
• Cosplay and LARP: Complete your costume with a shield that perfectly matches your character and their story.
• Light Reenactment and Theatre: Suitable for events where the emphasis is on visual appearance and individual design, rather than full-contact combat (see Important Usage Information).
• Original Gift: The perfect present for creative individuals, artists, and fans of the medieval period and fantasy genres.

The Heater Shield: A Knight's Canvas for Heraldry

Historical Significance

The heater shield (sometimes referred to as an early Gothic shield or triangular shield) became popular in the High Middle Ages, from around the 12th to 13th centuries onwards, and was widely used by knights and men-at-arms. Its shape, tapering downwards, provided good protection for the torso and upper legs while remaining manoeuvrable enough for combat on foot and horseback. The large, relatively flat front surface was an ideal canvas for displaying heraldic coats of arms, which served to identify a knight on the battlefield, at tournaments, and as a symbol of his lineage and status.

Insight: The Shield as a Knight's Personal Statement

In the Middle Ages, a knight's coat of arms on his shield was his personal insignia, almost like a fingerprint. It told the story of his family, his achievements in battle, his values, and sometimes even his personal motto. This blank steel shield offers you the unique chance to connect with this ancient tradition. You can create your own modern crest or symbol that perfectly reflects your personality, your interests, or the story of your fictional character.

Important Usage Information

This shield is crafted from 1.2 mm (18 gauge) mild steel. It is primarily designed as a decorative item, a canvas for your artistic endeavors, and as an accessory for cosplay, LARP, or light forms of historical reenactment where the emphasis is not on full combat functionality against heavy and repeated blows. It is not intended for full-contact historical fencing or battles involving hard impacts.

Caring for Your Future Masterpiece

To keep your personalized shield looking great for as long as possible:

• Surface Preparation Before Painting: For optimal results, we recommend thoroughly cleaning and degreasing the steel surface before applying paints. Using a suitable metal primer may also enhance paint adhesion.
• Protecting Your Artwork: Once your design is complete, consider applying a final coat of clear varnish to help protect the paintwork from scratches and weathering. Choose the type of varnish according to the paints used.
• Storage: Keep the shield in a dry environment to prevent rust on the steel beneath the paint and on the back.
• Cleaning: Clean the finished shield gently, depending on the paints and varnish used; a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth will usually suffice.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Lord Of Battles®
• Shield Type: Medieval Knight's Heater Shield (Blank for Customization)
• Designed for: right -Arm Use / Held in right Hand
• Material: Mild Steel, approx. 1.2 mm thick (18 Gauge)
• Front Finish: Blank steel, ready for personalization
• Back Finish: Blackened
• Overall Height: Approx. 72 cm (approx. 28 inches)
• Width: Approx. 46 cm (approx. 18 inches)
• Rolled Edge: Yes, thickness approx. 4.80 mm (approx. 0.19 inches)
• Handle: Wood, length approx. 13 cm (approx. 5.1 inches)
• Forearm Strap: Leather, adjustable
• Weight: Approx. 3380 g (approx. 7.45 lbs)
• Use: Decoration, cosplay, LARP, light reenactment (as a base for custom design)