This transitional shield, lying between earlier kite shields and later “traditional” heater shields. Seen in sources across central and western Europe, this was a dominant form of shield during the crusades of Richard I “The Lionheart”.
The strap arrangement seen accross many different artworks in this period is one of the simplest of any period, seemingly featuring just a guige and a forward hand grip. This allows for easy transition to using the left hand for other purposes like controlling reigns, grappling or using with your weapon, with the shield resting very comfortably on top of the left arm.
As with many of my shields, the construction is all done by hand, with a 10mm ply base pressed into shaped and reinforced with clinched nails. The shield is faced and backed with linen covered in gesso ready for painting. Straps are from 3-4mm leather, fastened with clenched nails.
This transitional shield, lying between earlier kite shields and later “traditional” heater shields. Seen in sources across central and western Europe, this was a dominant form of shield during the crusades of Richard I “The Lionheart”.
The strap arrangement seen accross many different artworks in this period is one of the simplest of any period, seemingly featuring just a guige and a forward hand grip. This allows for easy transition to using the left hand for other purposes like controlling reigns, grappling or using with your weapon, with the shield resting very comfortably on top of the left arm.
As with many of my shields, the construction is all done by hand, with a 10mm ply base pressed into shaped and reinforced with clinched nails. The shield is faced and backed with linen covered in gesso ready for painting. Straps are from 3-4mm leather, fastened with clenched nails.
