Triangle shield for reenactors and SCA

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 playwood, covered with fabric or 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 fastened along its perimeter with steel stripe. By default, sizes of shield are 45*60 cm (18*24 inches), but we offer other dimensions for your medieval knight defense.

Base price includes following options:

• Size of shield – 45x60 cm (17.71x23.62 in);
• Handle – leather handle
• Ending – steel trim;
• Decoration – no

Main photo shows authentic medieval triangle shield with following options:

• Size of shield – 55*70 cm (21.65*27.55 in);
• Handle – steel handle
• Ending – leather trim;
• Decoration – geraldic painting

In options, you may choose another size, different decoration for your battle shield, another ending and handle.

You can use this functional battle defense for:

• SCA
• HEMA
• Larp
• Stage performances
• Medieval festivals
• Reenactment events

Benefits, which you’ll get, if you buy medieval shield at Steel Mastery:

1. Custom-made high-quality metal armor;
2. Reliability and comfortable using for years;
3. Product made by experienced blacksmiths, who really know how to make a good armor;
4. Convenient payment systems (Paypal, Skrill, Visa, MasterCard, American Express);
5. Flexible return system in case if you don’t like an item.

If you are looking for a shield of other shape, please have a look at these medieval shields: aquiline creased shield, steel shield buckler, medieval round shield.

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.