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Kite shield
WS-06
Total
€320
Shipping costs will be added to the order price after adding it to the cart and specifying of your location. Delivery price depends on the region and ordered item.
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Kite shield
Custom made
This item is a custom-made, which means that our crafters use individual body measurements of a client for manufacture. Such type of manufacturing provides with a perfect fit of an item.
description
Kite shield is a type of medieval defense, which was popular in the X-XIV centuries all over Europe and Rus’. It is also known as almond shield due to its shape, pointing at the bottom.
Shields of such unique shape are depicted on the famous Bayeux Tapestry and are one of the most recognizable types of Norman warrior armament.
Cavalry and infantry with kite shields, fragment from Bayeux Tapestry
Soldiers with kite shields, fragment from manuscript Dijon BM MS.14 Bible of Stephen Harding
Popularization of kite shields in medieval times was related to development of cavalry. It was used by mounted knights in order to protect left side of warrior (leg and upper part of body).
Almond shield was usually made of wood, covered with leather and completed with steel umbo in the center and has length 140 cm (55 inches). Edges of shield were trimmed with steel or leather.
Base price includes following options:
- Plywood base, leather edging
- Steel umbo in sating polishing treatment
- Handle – leather
- Decorative painting – no
- Leather covering – no
You can use this functional battle shield for:
- SCA
- HEMA
- Larp
- Stage performances
- Medieval festivals
- Reenactment events
If you are looking for smaller models, you may like steel shield or triangle shield for reenactors.
In section “Shields”, you can see all models that we offer for ordering. If you didn’t find any for your taste and wish, please send us photo and description of the required model and we will make it for you.
Stock items may be returned within 14 days if unused. Return shipping is covered by the customer; refunds apply to item price only. Custom-made items are non-refundable unless there is a manufacturing defect or our mistake, in such cases we will remake or refund at our expense. Lost parcels are covered — we will investigate and resend if needed.
By default, all orders are shipped via Ukrainian National Post or Nova Poshta, at the sole discretion of Steel Mastery. The carrier delivers the parcel to your local postal service or pickup point. Tracking details are provided after dispatch. Express courier services (such as DHL, etc.) are available only upon request via email and are subject to additional cost and confirmation.
Custom-made items require production time before shipment. Estimated production time:
- Leather accessories – 2–4 weeks;
- Clothes – 2–8 weeks;
- Gambeson and padded armor – 8–12 weeks;
- Brigandines – 1–3 months;
- Metal armor – 2–7 months.
Contact us for more precise timelines.
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