Recommended combination
Product description
This shield type 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). The Normans likely introduced shields like these, and after the First Crusade they saw use across all Christian, Byzantine, and some Islamic armies.
The shield offered excellent protection for both cavalry and infantry. On long marches, soldiers carried them on their backs — 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 mounted behind the boss. On kite shields, the boss no longer served that practical purpose. Instead, it allowed warriors to use the shield offensively in combat — striking with it directly.
This battle-ready Norman kite shield is made from plywood and easy to carry by hand. It stands 134 cm tall and up to 56 cm wide. Weight is about 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
Shop the look
Similar products
Always needed for maintenance
Leather lace black, 100 cm
$ 3 Excl. VATIn stockOrdered on business days before 8:30 PM CET, shipped today
Cord for pendants, leather
$ 2 Excl. VATIn stockOrdered on business days before 8:30 PM CET, shipped today
3 kg galvanized chainmail rings, 9 mm
$ 35 Excl. VATIn stockOrdered on business days before 8:30 PM CET, shipped today
3 kg bronzed chainmail rings, unriveted, 9 mm
$ 41 Excl. VATIn stockOrdered on business days before 8:30 PM CET, shipped today
1 kg brass chainmail rings, flat rings, round rivets, 9 mm
$ 99 Excl. VATIn stockOrdered on business days before 8:30 PM CET, shipped today
Sword wall hanger, max. blade width 6.9 cm
$ 10 Excl. VATIn stockOrdered on business days before 8:30 PM CET, shipped today
Authentic axe holder for belt
$ 14 Excl. VATIn stockOrdered on business days before 8:30 PM CET, shipped today
Set of 2 pliers for butted rings
$ 21 Excl. VATIn stockOrdered on business days before 8:30 PM CET, shipped today
Link chain 41 cm, bronze
$ 15 Excl. VATIn stockOrdered on business days before 8:30 PM CET, shipped today
Leather axe guard, black
$ 6 Excl. VATIn stockOrdered on business days before 8:30 PM CET, shipped today
Roman helmet crest, white, metal base
$ 51 Excl. VATIn stockOrdered on business days before 8:30 PM CET, shipped today
Drinking horn holder Argast, brown, M
$ 11 Excl. VATIn stockOrdered on business days before 8:30 PM CET, shipped today
