Viking Shields and Norman Shields by Medieval Collectibles

The use of Viking shields went far beyond a mere means to parry blows from an opponent. The Viking shield was typically round, being a successor to earlier Germanic shields with a diameter of around 80–90 cm or more. The Viking shield was made of planks of woods such as fir, pine, willow or linden. It usually contained a hole at the center that supported a hand grip at that point, covered by a metal boss. The Gokstad ship has places for shields to be hung on its railing, and the Gokstad shields have holes along the rim for fastening some sort of non-metallic rim protection. Towards the end of the Viking age, the Norman kite shield came into fashion.

Round Wooden Viking Shield Item # 801108 Our Round Viking Shield is made from solid wood which has been prestained a dark brown. The center features a steel boss with decorative steel strips as well as a complete steel rim which helps protect the edge of the shield. Price:  $155.00	Wooden Blue Spiral Viking Shield Item # WS-7 The Wooden Blue Spiral Viking Shield is a large Viking inspired circle shield with a classic spiral design. The Viking shield is made of a smooth composite wood which is considerably stronger than plywood. Price:  $130.00
Wooden Viking Chaos Cross Shield Item # WS-81 This Viking styled shield features a Chaos Cross design. The Wooden Viking Chaos Cross Shield is made out of a .5 inch thick smooth composite wood, which is considerably stronger and more durable than plywood. Price:  $145.00	Wooden Viking Cross Shield Item # WS-82 This Viking styled shield features a classic Cross design. The Wooden Viking Cross Shield is made out of a .5 inch thick smooth composite wood, which is considerably stronger and more durable than plywood. Price:  $140.00
Wooden Viking Shield Item # OD282 This simple yet elegant design features a metal center dome intricately decorated with viking style knotwork. The shield face is painted blue and goldenrod, highlighted with two blue dragons on either side. Price:  $98.00	Wooden Viking Shield Item # OD284 This simple yet elegant design features a metal center dome intricately decorated with Celtic style knotwork around the edge. The shield face is painted wood, with three silver Celtic Dogs around the shield. Price:  $110.00
Wooden Viking Sun Shield Item # WS-21 This wooden Viking shield is a large Viking inspired circle shield with a unique sun pattern. This Viking shield is made of a smooth composite wood which is considerably stronger than plywood. The Viking Shield measures almost 25 inches in diameter. Price:  $140.00