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The Viking Shield: The First Authentic Viking Age Shield

The Viking Shield: The First Authentic Viking Age Shield

Apr 17, 2019 Rolf Warming All Posts, Combat Archaeology, Research, Uncategorized 4

Numerous attempts have been made to reconstruct Viking Age round shields, this possibly being one of the most characteristic pieces of equipment carried by warriors of that period. Such...
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Was Linen or Textile Used for Viking Shields? New Perspectives on Round Shield Constructions

Was Linen or Textile Used for Viking Shields? New Perspectives on Round Shield Constructions

Feb 20, 2018 Rolf Warming All Posts, Combat Archaeology 0

  Textile, or at least linen, is commonly used in modern reconstructions of Viking Age round shields to cover the surface of the shield for better structural strength. However, while there is...
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