This kite shield is based on depictions seen in the Bayeux Tapestry. These shields typically reach from the shoulder down to the knee, with some featuring a rims and bosses.
The strapping for the shield is arranged in a rectangular shape, with the bottom strap being adjustable for to suit different sizes, providing a number of different ways to grip the shield. The guige is simply a rope that is tied to the grip straps on the shield which can be easily adjusted according to the length you need.
As with many of my shields, the construction is all done by hand, with a 10mm ply base that has been pressed into shape and reinforced with clinched nails. The shield is faced and backed with linen and covered in gesso ready for painting. Straps are cut from 3-4mm leather and fastened with clinched nails and washers.
Note that many historic shields were covered with thin rawhide/parchment, not fabric. However this would be significantly more expensive, so as standard I use fabric. If you would like an even more historically accurate shield please do get in touch.
Statistics;
Height - 120cm
Width - 50cm
Depth - 10cm
Weight - 2.15kg
This kite shield is based on depictions seen in the Bayeux Tapestry. These shields typically reach from the shoulder down to the knee, with some featuring a rims and bosses.
The strapping for the shield is arranged in a rectangular shape, with the bottom strap being adjustable for to suit different sizes, providing a number of different ways to grip the shield. The guige is simply a rope that is tied to the grip straps on the shield which can be easily adjusted according to the length you need.
As with many of my shields, the construction is all done by hand, with a 10mm ply base that has been pressed into shape and reinforced with clinched nails. The shield is faced and backed with linen and covered in gesso ready for painting. Straps are cut from 3-4mm leather and fastened with clinched nails and washers.
Note that many historic shields were covered with thin rawhide/parchment, not fabric. However this would be significantly more expensive, so as standard I use fabric. If you would like an even more historically accurate shield please do get in touch.
Statistics;
Height - 120cm
Width - 50cm
Depth - 10cm
Weight - 2.15kg
