The Steel Greek Corinthian Dove Shield is a beautiful concave or dome-shaped shield like the traditional Greek hoplite shields of old. The shield features a classic Corinthian Dove design, a symbol which was actually used on many Greek shields. The back of the shield sports a flat brace which is used to make carrying and wielding the shield more comfortable. Heavy leather straps are used to secure the arm along the back one going over the forearm and one intended to be gripped or held. They are spaced about 11 inches apart and positioned to provide optimum balance when holding the shield. The Steel Greek Corinthian Dove Shield has also been applied with a coat of topcoat clear coat to further protect and preserve it from wear. Our Steel Greek Corinthian Dove Shield measures a large 27 inches in diameter, and weighs almost 9 pounds.