Viking shield 'Huginn & Muninn' with rawhide trim, 80 cm 1116448100

The large and beautiful Viking shield we offer here is made of approx. 13 mm thick plywood and elaborately decorated with two ravens. The twin bird motif is a representation of Odin's faithful messengers, Hugin and Munin (or Huginn and Muninn ), a recurring theme in Viking art. In Norse mythology, ravens fly over Asgard and Midgard and return each night to the Father of the Gods (also known as Hrafnáss, the "raven god") to tell him everything they have seen and heard.

At its center, the shield features a generously sized steel boss that is held firmly in place with four rivets, and leaves enough room to accommodate even the hefty hands of a Viking. The edge of the shield is lined with rawhide (parchment), and the back is fitted with three riveted reinforcing slats made of wood. The center slat also acts as a handle, and is wrapped in leather in its middle section for a comfortable grip.

Although this early medieval wooden shield may be a bit too thin for full contact, it is still a great prop for reenactment, LARP, stage or TV/film and will make your transformation into a proud Norse warrior simply perfect. Moreover, it is also a nice collectible or display piece for all Viking Age enthusiasts.

Details:- Material: plywood, solid wood handle with leather wrap, leather edge (rawhide), boss
Steel - Painted with ravens and a triskelion
- Diameter :
approx. 80 cm (31.5 in.)
- Thickness: approx. 13 mm
- Shield boss: total Ø approx. 18 cm, protrusion Ø approx. 13 cm, protrusion height approx. 8 cm
- Weight: approx. 4.6 kg

Specifications may vary slightly from piece to piece.