Hoplite shield or hoplon

Steel shield is a model of medieval knight defense, more known as triangle or heater shield. Medieval armor of similar shape and different sizes were in wide use by infantry and cavalry starting the XII century. There are many historical sources, where you can see images of heater shield. Soldier weaponed with heater shield, fragment from Bible Historiale, 1300-1325 years Cavalrymen holding triangle shields, fragment from Roman de toute chevalerie, 1308-1312 years This knight steel shield is perfect weapon for battles with wooden, steel or duralumin weapon. You can use this functional battle round shield for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Medieval festivals Reenactment events Base price includes following options: Cold-rolled steel 1.5 mm; Size 45*60 cm (18*24 inches); Leather handle; Steel trimming Main photo shows authentic knight shield with following options: Cold-rolled steel 1.5 mm; Size 45*60 cm (18*24 inches); Leather handle; Steel trimming; Decorative ..

Handcrafted medieval round shield is the best choice for battles with wooden, duralumin or steel weapon. Round shields were very popular type of armor among knights of all military branches starting the ancient times. You may see this defense on numerous miniatures, frescoes, paintings, etc. Quite often, knight shield were decorated with heraldic emblem of owner or some ornamented patterns. Warriors armed with round shields and spears, fragment from Navarre Picture Bible, 1197 year Knights with round shields, fragment from History of the Crusades, 1300-1325 years You can use this functional battle round shield for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Medieval festivals Reenactment events Base price includes following options: Plywood shield of diameter 50 cm (20 inches); Leather handle; Steel trimming Main photo shows authentic knight shield with following options: Plywood shield of diameter 50 cm (20 inches); Leather handle; Steel trimming; Decorative painting In o..

Gladiator shield is a square-shaped model of ancient armor, which was used by several types of gladiators, such as secutor, traex, murmillo. However, ancient shield were more curved; our model is quite flat. Fighting gladiators, fragment from Roman fresco Shield is made of plywood that makes this armor firm and light at the same time. Central part is reinforced with steel umbo. Ancient shield is trimmed with steel strips. You can use this functional battle shield for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Medieval festivals Reenactment events Base price includes following options: Shield of size 45*60 cm (18*24 inches); Umbo of cold-rolled steel 1.5 mm; Steel handle; Steel trimming Main photo shows authentic gladiator shield with following options: Shield of size 45*60 cm (18*24 inches); Umbo of cold-rolled steel 1.5 mm; Steel handle; Steel trimming In options, you may choose different size and decorations for your ancient Roman defense. Benefits, which you’ll get, if y..

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..

Incredibly beautiful and elegant plate gauntlets from Greenwich, Maximilian or Milanese full-plate armor are definitely good. One just want to shine up at tournament; it is not a shame to throw down such gauntlet before an Emperor, challenging him. You may even wear rings on them… But, they are not very good for usual, hard training daily routine, when the pathos is not important, but easy wearing and reliable protection are. We don’t think that you are ready to wear expensive plate gauntlets and then bring them to blacksmith after every training or combat. For such purposes, artisans of Steel Mastery hammered out this simple, robust and budget friendly real medieval armor – plate gloves for modern sword fencing. Wide metal plates allow good and firm hold of weapon without worrying about hands’ safety. Firm and soft croupon leather, belts with steel buckles, thick padded cotton mittens from the inside – that is how modern metal armor looks like. True fighters will not refuse to add this functional armor to their protective eq..