Buckler shield (for independent assembly)

Triangle shield or heater shield is a type of medieval knight shield, which was widespread in the XII-XV centuries among European warriors. This defense was evolved from kite shield. Usually, heater shield were made of wood, covered with leather and trimmed with metal or leather. However, quite often there were models made of steel. Heater shield was very popular because of its easy design and inexpensive manufacture. In addition, such shield were lightweight and defended significant part of warrior’s body. You may see it on the numerous miniatures, effigies and other medieval pieces of art. Dierick von der Merwede, 1452 year. Incised effigial slabs Knights, weaponed with heater shields, 1310-1320 years. Fragment from Queen Mary Psalter Group of warriors with triangle shields, 1303-1308 years. Fragment from Psalter of Queen Isabella of England This handcrafted shield is made of plywood (that makes it lighter, than a one made of wood). Durable leather straps provide easy elbow grip. The shield is fasten..

Buckler (French bouclier 'shield', from Old French “bocle”, boucle 'boss') is a small shield with diameter from 15 to 45 cm (6 to 18 inches). Fist shields of this type are known from Germanic and Celtic tribes. There are Byzantine frescoes of the 8th - 7th centuries, which show the foot soldiers with small fists shields. This type of medieval shields was very popular in the 12th - 16th centuries, until it was replaced with dague. The decline of bucklers was also caused by growing popularity of firearms. You may see fist shield buckler on the numerous images in medieval manuscripts, fencing manuals, bas-reliefs and other historical sources. Such shields were usually made of steel or wood or it could be combined. Knight, holding fist shield buckle, fragment from manuscript the Morgan Bible, 1275-1299 years A man and a fabulous beast with buckler, fragment from the Maastricht Hours, 1300-1325 years Knights with bucklers, fragment from the Hours of Jeanne d’Évreux, 1324-13..

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. Edges of shield were trimmed with steel or leather strips. Surface of shield was often painted with ornaments, crosses, images of animal and birds. This historically accurate kite shield is made of arched wood and has length..

Steel shield buckler is a type of additional medieval defense. Buckler was known from the VIII century in Byzantine Empire and became very popular among medieval European warrior in XII-XVI centuries. Diameter of this small shield varied from 20 to 40 cm. Our model has diameter 30 cm (12 inches), however we may change it by your wish. Bucklers were usually made of steel but there were wooden or combined (wood and metal, wood and leather) models, too. This medieval shield of round shape was most popular, though shield of other shapes can be seen on bas-reliefs and miniatures. Fencing with sword and round shield buckler, miniature form Codex Manesse Miniature from fencing manual, manuscript Fechtbuch Lib. Pict. A- 83, XVI century Buckler is known as fist shield – extra weapon, which is used together with sword during the fencing. This shield was an important element of military armament for battle actions, trainings of soldiers. Bucklers were imaged in the famous combat art manual Royal Armouries Ms. I.33. Th..

Full-plate roundish cuirass is a part of the tournament jousting knight armor of the XVI century. Late medieval slim-waisted cuirass consists of breastplate with gorget and removable tassets for thighs’ protection. Body protection has segmented skirt of two horizontal movable plates. There is a lance rest on the right side of the cuirass. It is a main feature of the tournament armor of the XVI century. Segmented tassets are fastened to the front bottom edge of cuirass with leather belts and buckles. Made-to-measure Middle Ages cuirass is completely handcrafted by individual parameters of customer. You can use this medieval body armor for: SCA HEMA LARP Stage performances Medieval festivals Reenactment events Base price includes medieval cuirass with following options: Cold-rolled steel 1.0 mm; Satin polishing; Black leather belts; Steel nickel-plated buckles; Steel rivets; No decoration Benefits, which you’ll get, if you buy medieval helmet at Steel Mastery: Custom..