Shields

Our St Andrew Shield is constructed from wood and is painted with the Saltire of St Andrew. It is decorated with brass lions and brass decorative fittings. On the reverse side is a hanging chain and a clever device for vertically mounting a single sword or 2 crossed swords.

Height: 69.5cm
Width: 47.5cm
Depth: 5cm
Weight: 2238g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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This shield is hand painted and lacquered and features leather straps and padding on the back. Shields may vary slightly due to the hand painted nature of this item. This shield is a little on the light side for full contact re-enactment but is perfect for theatre and film work and great as a display piece.

Length: 69cm
Width: 42cm
Weight: 1388g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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This half sized shield is great for kids or as a display piece when you don’t have the room for the full sized version. It is hand painted and lacquered and features leather straps on the back. Shields may vary slightly due to the hand painted nature of this item.

Length: 34cm
Width: 21cm
Weight: 300g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Our Robert the Bruce Shield is hand painted and lacquered and features leather straps and padding on the back. Shields may vary slightly due to the hand painted nature of this item. This shield is a little on the light side for full contact re-enactment but is perfect for theatre and film work and great as a display piece.

Length: 69cm
Width: 41cm
Depth: 10cm

Dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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This style of shield first appeared in the medieval period. It evolved from the larger kite shield – which gradually became smaller as head and leg protection became better. It is commonly referred to as a “Heater” shield because of its resemblance to the shape of an old flat iron.

This half sized shield is great for kids or as a display piece when you don’t have the room for the full sized version. It is hand painted and lacquered and features leather straps on the back. Shields may vary slightly due to the hand painted nature of this item.

Length: 34cm
Width: 22cm
Depth: 4cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Our Crusader Cross Shield is constructed from 10mm thick wood and has adjustable leather straps and a cushioned pad for the arm. The canvas facing and edging are painted in yellow and feature a hand painted red cross at the centre.

This shield is a little on the light side for full contact re-enactment but is perfect for theatre and film work and great as a display piece.

Length: 116cm
Width: 64cm
Weight: 3.3kg

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Our Templar Heater Shield is made of curved wood and is covered with sturdy canvas on both sides. The shield has two crossed hand grips made of leather at the back and a long leather arm strap that you hold under tension to keep the shield close to your body. If you need to drop the shield quickly, simply let go of the leather strap (as described in the "Manesse Codex.") Another long strap allows you to carry the shield on your back, and it has a padded arm rest for extra protection against hard blows.

The simple black & white design painted on the outside of the shield probably signifies the Templar knights: white stands for chivalry and purity.

Height: 65cm
Width: 57cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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This style of shield first appeared in the medieval period. It evolved from the larger kite shield – which gradually became smaller as head and leg protection became better. It is commonly referred to as a “Heater” shield because of its resemblance to the shape of an old flat iron.

Our Knight’s “Heater” Shield is constructed from 10mm thick wood and has adjustable leather straps and a cushioned pad for the arm. It has a blank canvas facing and edging ready for you to paint depending on your affiliations – Templar, Hospitaller, or maybe your coat of arms? This shield is a little on the light side for full contact re-enactment but is perfect for theatre and film work and great as a display piece.

Height: 69cm
Width: 43cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Our Flat Topped Crusader Shield is constructed from 10mm thick wood and has adjustable leather straps and a cushioned pad for the arm. It has a blank canvas facing and edging ready for you to paint depending on your affiliations – Templar, Hospitaller, or maybe your coat of arms?

This shield is a little on the light side for full contact re-enactment but is perfect for theatre and film work and great as a display piece.

Length: 123cm
Width: 58cm
Depth: 26cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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