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Viking Shield for Sale – Authentic & Decorative Shields

Looking for Viking shield for sale? At Collectible Gift Items, we offer a wide range of authentic Viking shields — perfect for decoration, historical gifts, reenactments, or collectors. Our shields are available in different designs, including hand-carved and smooth styles.

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Where to Buy Viking Shields

You can easily purchase Viking shields online through our website Collectible Gift Items. Whether you want a display piece for your home or want for cosplay, a historical gift, or a reenactment shield, we’ve got you covered.

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What Type Of Viking Shield Designs & Features you have?

At Collectible Gift Items, you will find a wide range of Authentic Viking Shields for sale. From deeply traditional products which call upon knotwork and historic findings. To modern renditions which pay homage to interests you may have alongside Viking lore.

  • Construction: Made from thin wooden planks arranged in a circular pattern.

  • Shield Boss: A strong iron dome at the center that protected the warrior’s hand.

  • Durability: Often covered in animal hide that shrank as it dried, making the shield both lightweight and strong.

  • Weight: Ranged from 2 kg to 10 kg, often treated with oil to be water-resistant.

These shields were the primary defensive weapon of Norse warriors, typically round (ronds) and about 1 yard wide, large enough to cover most of the body.

Historical Facts About Viking Shields

  • Age Determination: The shape of the shield boss helps archaeologists date shields, showing the evolution from the Iron Age to the Viking Age.

  • Burial Traditions: Many shields were buried with warriors, and shield bosses are often found in graves.

  • Gokstad Discovery: In the Gokstad cemetery (Norway), archaeologists discovered 64 painted round shields (yellow and blue) buried with a Viking prince.

  • Durability in Battle: Shields were vulnerable to arrows and axes, but the animal-hide covering made them more durable and flexible in combat.

Viking Armor & Protection

Not all Vikings had equal protection:

  • Wealthy Warriors: Wore helmets, chainmail, and lamellar Armor made from iron plates.

  • Lower-Status Vikings: Relied on multiple layers of quilted linen or wool along with their shields for defence.

Why Choose Our Viking Shields?

✅ Handcrafted quality
✅ Historically inspired designs
✅ Perfect for collectors, reenactors, or gifts
✅ Lightweight yet durable construction

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