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Shields like this were a further development of the originals depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry. Armies across Europe used this type of kite shield from the second half of the 12th century. It evolved from an earlier form that the Normans likely introduced around the early 11th century. After the First Crusade, all Christian, Byzantine, and some Islamic armies adopted the kite shield. Both infantry and cavalry carried them.
In the 12th century, soldiers preferred kite shields with a flat top like this one, which gave better visibility over the shield. This design stayed in use well into the 13th century, carried alongside heater shields — a shorter variant of the kite shield.
Made from plywood and covered with a layer of unpainted white linen, this shield is ready to paint however you like. It measures 118 x 77 cm, with an inner width of 58 cm and a curvature radius of 22 cm.
Product details
Product details:
Length: 118 cm
Width: 77 cm;
Material: Plywood, linen;
Thickness: 1 cm;
Based on a historic original: Yes;
Shipping weight (grams): 5000
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