Norman shield

Reference: 17060255

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An Early Kite Shield Epic Armoury’s Blue/White Norman Shield is an leaf-shaped shield inspired by Norman soldiers of the early 11th century, used during the Norman conquest of England. Also called a kite shield , this 115cm long...

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An Early Kite Shield

Epic Armoury’s Blue/White Norman Shield is an leaf-shaped shield inspired by Norman soldiers of the early 11th century, used during the Norman conquest of England. Also called a kite shield, this 115cm long shield is rounded at the top and narrows toward the bottom, perfect for mounted cavalry or field soldiers alike. This Live Action Role Play (LARP) safe shield is carved from EVA foam and coated in a layer of durable latex, and is designed to look like slats of true wood trimmed with a strip of real leather. A shield boss is attached to the front, as would have been common during the time of the First Crusade.

The Norman Shield has been hand painted with a tribal blue and white design, faded and aged for the battlefield. Strap this shield onto your left or right arm thanks to the six adjustable, leather enarmes on the back. This is a great alternative to a punch grip, specifically used to compensate for the kite shield’s unique shape. Keep your shield in great condition with regular latex maintenance.

A Piece of Norman Warfare

This shield is considered a ‘kite shield’
The round-topped kite shield was popular in Europe during the 1000s, later spreading to the Middle East because of the First Crusade
The shape of this shield would have been ideal for mounted cavalry to protect their left leg, as well as their shoulder and torso
Associated with the Normans, who were the first to use this style of shield widely
Made from laminated wood, stretched animal hide, and iron
The Shield Boss--the round, convex piece of material at the centre of the shield--was used to deflect blows

Quality

Strong latex coating on hard EVA foam, which does not flex in combat
Made from durable closed cell foam that does not shred
Handle is made of EVA foam and two adjustable leather straps for a firm grip
High safety, approved by the top organizations

Reference: 17060255

Current availability: product temporarily unavailable

This item is hand-made and/or hand-painted, which makes it unique. In result of that, this product can have natural differences in design, color and shape, which are not considered faults or defects.

Everyone wants for their weapons to serve as long as possible.

Nothing can describe how to maintain tem as good as a video, so we encourage you to check out one of the episodes of “The Logbook” on that topic (with English subtitles):

Remember that most of the damage is done due to the lack of maintenance and bad storage.

Store your latex weapons flat or standing on their pommel - NEVER on the thrust (this will cause damage to the tip of the weapon, that’s not refunded)
Use a barrier made of paper or a towel to guard your weapon in contact with other plastic or rubber surface, so they won’t stick together.
Keep your weapon in a cool, dry area.
Avoid long time exposure to sunlight and don’t transport your weapons on top of your car luggage.
Remember about the maintenance, sprays work best for that.