The knight or viking shield is a round costume shield with a diameter of 40 cm, featuring a wood-effect finish, a silver-coloured rim covered in studs, and a domed central boss. It transports you to the world of Norsemen who went into battle with shield and sword, but just as easily to that of medieval knights around a castle. With this shield in hand, your warrior costume at carnival or a themed party will be instantly recognisable.
Planks, studs and central boss of the knight shield
- The shield is round and has a diameter of 40 cm.
- The front shows the grain of brown, weathered-looking vertical planks, with a triangular line motif and a few copper-coloured nails on the left and right.
- Along the outside runs a silver-coloured rim with a continuous row of domed studs.
- In the centre is a domed silver-coloured shield boss on a round plate with rivets.
- The material is 100% polypropylene.
- The shield is supplied separately, without a sword or other weapons.
Does a round shield belong with a knight or a viking?
A round shield with a domed boss in the centre is primarily associated with the viking: Norsemen fought with round wooden shields, where a metal boss protected the hand behind the shield. Knights are more often seen in films and paintings with an elongated or triangular shield, often painted with a coat of arms or a cross. However, this model also suits a simple medieval warrior or squire, as the wood effect and metal rim fit both eras. This way, you decide which direction your costume will take.
A complete warrior outfit around the shield
For a viking look, wear the shield with a brown or grey tunic, a belt and a faux fur cloak, and complete it with a helmet and an axe or sword. If you choose the knight side, combine it with a tunic with a cross on the chest, a chainmail tunic look and a knight's helmet. A sword in the other hand gives you the stance of a warrior, and boots or greaves complete the look.
Order the knight or viking shield and enter the carnival as a Norseman or a knight.