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This type of shield is based on originals depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry (1066), the Codex Aureus Epternacensis (early 11th century), and the chronicle Liber ad honorem Augusti sive de rebus Siculis (1196). Shields like these were probably introduced by the Normans and, after the First Crusade, were used in all Christian, Byzantine, and some Islamic armies.
The shield offered excellent protection and was used by both cavalry and infantry. During long marches, they were carried on the back, sometimes upside down. In the second half of the 12th century, these shields were gradually replaced by versions with a flat top. Early examples like this one often still featured a shield boss, a tradition carried over from the round shield, where the handle was mounted behind the boss. On kite shields, the boss no longer served this practical purpose but was instead intended to allow the shield to be used offensively in combat, enabling the warrior to strike with it.
This battle-ready Norman kite shield is made of plywood and is ideal for carrying by hand. It is 134 cm high and up to 56 cm wide. The weight is approximately 2.85 kg.
Product details
Product details:
Length: 134 cm
Width: 56 cm;
Material: Plywood;
Thickness: 1 cm;
Based on a historic original: Yes;
Shipping weight (grams): 10000
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