Shields

This sturdy shield is inspired by the Trojan War that was waged against the city of Troy by the Achaeans (Greeks) after Paris of Troy took Helen from her husband Menelaus, King of Sparta.

Height: 112.5cm
Width: 100cm
Shield Thickness: 1.6cm
Total Depth: 17cm
Weight: 6100g
Material: Wood, leather, brass

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

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Our Greek Hoplite Shields features all-steel construction with brass trim and decoration. The shield is covered both front and back with brown suede and has a decorated steel boss at the centre. The reverse of the shield features a steel arm-hole (porax) and cord loops for suspension across the back or shoulders.

Diameter: 58cm

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

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Our Roman Scutum Shield - Child Size is constructed from linen covered wood and hand painted like the originals. It features a steel boss in the centre with a wooden grip behind it, as seen on the full size scutum.

The Child Size Roman Scutum Shield is a great learning aid for kids studying Key Stage 2 (KS2) history.

This item is a learning aid and not a toy.

Length: 61cm
Width: 41cm
Depth: 14cm

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

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The Roman Scutum (meaning shield) formed part of the standard equipment issued to the Roman Legionary. By the time of the invasion of Britain by Emperor Claudius in AD 43, this style of scutum (there have been other earlier designs) was becoming more widespread but was not yet the standard pattern. The Roman Scutum provided excellent protection against missile attacks, especially when used in the testudo (Latin for tortoise) formation. Although no complete Scuta have ever been found in the UK (wood decomposes easily), the metal fittings from some shields have survived - there are some particularly nice examples in the British Museum.

Our Roman Scutum Shield is a high-quality replica and is constructed from linen covered wood and hand painted like the originals. It features a brass boss in the centre and reinforcing strips around the edges. This Roman shield is a favourite amongst reenactors and is suitable for living history.

Length: 106cm 
Width: 58cm 
Depth: 30cm 
Weight: 4810g

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

The Roman Scutum (meaning shield) formed part of the standard equipment issued to the Roman Legionary. By the time of the invasion of Britain by Emperor Claudius in AD 43, this style of scutum (there have been other earlier designs) was becoming more widespread but was not yet the standard pattern. The Roman Scutum provided excellent protection against missile attacks, especially when used in the testudo (Latin for tortoise) formation. Although no complete Scuta have ever been found in the UK (wood decomposes easily), the metal fittings from some shields have survived - there are some particularly nice examples in the British Museum.

Our Roman Scutum Shield is a high-quality replica and is constructed from linen covered wood and hand painted like the originals. It features a brass boss in the centre and reinforcing strips around the edges. This Roman shield is a favourite amongst reenactors and is suitable for living history.

Length: 89cm 
Width: 45cm 
Depth: 12cm 
Weight: 2900g

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

The Parma or Parmula was used by Roman Velites during the early Republican Period of Rome’s history. It was later replaced by the full length Scutum. It was mainly used by auxiliary and cavalry units but was also used by signifers (standard bearers) and gladiators.

Our Standard Bearer's Parma is of wooden construction and features brass edges and shield boss. It has a solid wooden handle and is hand-painted in an authentic period design. Great for re-enactment.

Diameter: 61cm
Shield Thickness: 1.5cm
Total Depth: 15cm
Circumference: 192cm
Weight: 2658g
Material: Wood, brass

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

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Our painted Viking shield features Huginn and Muninn, Odin’s two ravens. Huginn is the old Norse word for “thought” and Muninn is the old Norse word for “memory”. Every morning at sunrise he sends them off to fly throughout all of the nine realms to gather information on what is happening.

It is constructed from thick wood and features a wooden grip and steel boss. It is edged with rawhide to protect from sword and axe cuts. 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.

Diameter: 60cm

Specifications are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Our painted Viking shield features Fenrir, also called Fenrisúlfr, a monstrous wolf of Norse mythology. He was the son of the demonic god Loki and a giantess, Angerboda. Fearing Fenrir’s strength and knowing that only evil could be expected of him, the gods bound him with a magical chain made of the sound of a cat’s footsteps, the beard of a woman, the breath of fish and other occult elements.

The shield is constructed from thick wood and features a wooden handle and steel boss. It is edged with rawhide to protect from sword and axe cuts. 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.

Diameter: 60cm

Specifications are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Our painted Viking shield features Fafnir, the fearsome dragon of Norse legend, whose greed and treachery became the stuff of myth. Once a dwarf, Fafnir was transformed into a monstrous serpent after slaying his own father to claim a cursed hoard of gold. Consumed by his lust for wealth, he retreated into the wilderness, guarding his treasure and spreading terror to all who dared approach.

His reign of fear was ultimately ended by the hero Sigurd, who, guided by cunning and fate, struck Fafnir down from beneath as the beast crawled over a pit. With the dragon’s death, Sigurd claimed both glory and the cursed riches—though the shadow of that treasure would follow him thereafter.

The shield is constructed from thick wood and features a wooden handle and steel boss. It is edged with rawhide to protect from sword and axe cuts.

Diameter: 80cm

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