Buckler shield (for independent assembly)

This triangle shield is hand-crafted of plywood that makes it harder and lighter than if made of wood. Durable leather straps provide easy elbow grip. The shield is fastened along its perimeter with steel stripe. As option this shield could be trimmed with brass and thick leather. Upper decorative elements could be custom-made as well. ..

A buckler (French bouclier 'shield', from Old French bocle, boucle 'boss') is a small shield, 15 to 45 cm (6 in to 18 in)  This model has 30 cm in diameter, hot-forged umbo of 3.5 mm steel, leather edging, wooden handle and belt hook. It's comfortable and durable buckler, well suited to attacking tactics of warfare. 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 got replaced with dague. The decline of bucklers was also caused by growing popularity of firearms. The buckler is ideal for group and foot single combats. It is well accompanied with a short sword or falchion. ..

This shield is made of arched wood and is 140 cm (55 inches) length. Shield is leather-covered on the front and additionally on the edges, and is stitched with leather cord. Steel umbo is decorated with brass cross. Inside of the shield, there are fastenings, that allow you to hold the shield very comfortable. This medieval shield has handmade colourful painting. We can make any painting according to your pattern sketch. ..

Buckler is little round shield was know from the VII in Byzantine Empire and became very popular among medieval european warrior in XII-XVII centuries. Often, spikes had been installed to the buckler. This shield is used not only for defence, but also for stroke with side or central part. Shield has fist hold and is used with sword. It's lightness and small size allow to bring this shield on the belt - a hook is installed form the inside. This model of medieval buckler with steel edging has diameter 30 cm (12 inches) and is made of steel 2.5 mm. Handle is covered with leather and is bolted with two rivets. The base price is for buckler in normal steel 1.0 mm. If you're going to use it in balttles, we recommend to order this shield in normal steel 1.5 mm or stainless steel 2.0 mm. Padded mittens or brigandine mitten provide with a comfortable and safety hold of the buckler. ..