Medieval Shields

Our Buckler Shield was a great defensive weapon. Lighter and easier to carrier than a full sized shield. This shield has a hand hammered steel to give it a battle worn look.

Our Buckler Shield was a great defensive weapon. Lighter and easier to carrier than a full sized shield. This shield has a roped edge and has a blackened finish.

Our Buckler Shield with Plate Reinforcement is a great defensive weapon. Lighter and easier to carrier than larger shields.  When not in use the buckler could easily be carried on the sword to keep hands free.

Our Buckler Shield with Plate Reinforcement was a great defensive weapon. Lighter and easier to carrier than a full sized shield. This design is reinforced for better protection.

Our Buckler Shield with Plate Reinforcement was a great defensive weapon. Lighter and easier to carrier than full size shields.

Our Campbell Steel Heater Shield is made of 16 gauge steel. The shield size is 18 inches by 24 inches and it has a curved shape. It is the classic heater style battle shield.

Our Castile Steel Heater Shield is made of 16 gauge steel. The shield size is 18 inches by 24 inches and it has a curved shape. It is the classic heater style battle shield.

Originally used for battle and now mainly for decoration, this rugged shield is made of a dense hardwood and expertly covered with soft leather. An historical design using both brass fittings and tacks have been added for additional beauty. Dual leather straps in the back.

Functional combat ready Celtic Round Shield is highly decorated with Celtic knotwork designs. Plywood construction ½" with riveted 17 gauge steel reinforcement plates.

Our Crowned Purple Lion Steel Heater Shield is made of 16 gauge steel. The shield size is 18 inches by 24 inches and it has a curved shape. It is the classic heater style battle shield.

Our Crowned Stag Steel Heater Shield is made of 16 gauge steel. The shield size is 18 inches by 24 inches and it has a curved shape. It is the classic heater style battle shield.

Our Crusader Steel Heater Shield is made of 16 gauge steel. The shield size is 18 inches by 24 inches and it has a curved shape. It is the classic heater style battle shield.

The Crusader Wooden Shield is solid shield that measures a full 32 inches tall and 20 inches wide. The Crusader Shield is made of curved wood, covered in a white canvas with a red (color may vary) painted cross emblazoned on the front. This shield has leather arm and shoulder straps in the back.

Our Dragon Steel Heater Shield is made of 16 gauge steel. The shield size is 18 inches by 24 inches and it has a curved shape. It is the classic heater style battle shield.

Our Eagle Rising II Steel Heater Shield is made of 16 gauge steel. The shield size is 18 inches by 24 inches and it has a curved shape. It is the classic heater style battle shield.

Rugged hand-made Fantasy Steel Shield, completely functional, combat ready. 16 gauge steel with a steel hand grip, padding and heavy duty enarms.

Our Fleur de Lis Steel Heater Shield is made of 16 gauge steel. The shield size is 18 inches by 24 inches and it has a curved shape. It is the classic heater style battle shield.

The buckler achieved a deserved reputation as both a defensive and offensive arm. Our Fluted Steel Buckler is a Functional and Battle Ready Shield.

The buckler achieved a deserved reputation as both a defensive and offensive arm. Our Fluted Steel Buckler is a Functional and Battle Ready Shield.

The buckler achieved a well deserved reputation as both a defensive and offensive arm. Our Fluted Steel Buckler is a Functional and Battle Ready Shield.

Our Functional Renaissance Steel Shield is made from 18 gauge steel with a rolled edge and leather grips. Popular from the late 15th until well into the 17th century. As the Middle Ages gave way to the Renaissance, wood shields gradually yielded in popularity to steel shields.

Our Functional Scottish Targe is made with wood, covered in leather, and decorated with brass studs.

Our sturdy Functional Wood and Steel Buckler is made with a steel boss and lined with steel. Plywood construction this buckler has a wood and steel handle. Great for re-enactments and stage combat use.

Our Functional Wood and Steel Buckler is made with a steel boss, covered with linen and lined with steel. Plywood construction with wood and steel handle. The Wood and Steel Buckler is great for Re-enactments and Stage Combat use.

Our Germanic Steel Heater Shield is made of 16 gauge steel. The shield size is 18 inches by 24 inches and it has a curved shape. It is the classic heater style battle shield.

Our Gryphon Steel Heater Shield is made of 16 gauge steel. The shield size is 18 inches by 24 inches and it has a curved shape. It is the classic heater style battle shield.

Classic knights shield or Heater Shield is combat ready and built to withstand the heavy abuse from European Live Steel Re-enactment groups.

Our Hospitaler Steel Heater Shield is made of 16 gauge steel. The shield size is 18 inches by 24 inches and it has a curved shape. It is the classic heater style battle shield.

The Kite Shield has a Plywood construction with bolted metal rims, central boss, padding for your hand and heavy-duty leather straps. Hand painted.

Our Knights Templar Steel Heater Shield is made of 16 gauge steel. The shield size is 18 inches by 24 inches and it has a curved shape. It is the classic heater style battle shield.

GDFB's Bucklers. Crafted in 14 gauge steel, all of our bucklers have rolled edges and riveted steel handles for years of hard use in the field. And they look good while doing it!

Shield Boss is Now available with a larger dome for armored hands, this shield boss is ideal for the re-enactor crafting his own wooden shield.

Shield Boss is Now available in stainless steel with a larger dome for armored hands, this shield boss is ideal for the re-enactor crafting his own wooden shield.

Large Viking Shield constructed from painted wood with a central steel shield boss. Front edge of shield is rimmed with overlapping plates of riveted steel. The reverse of the shield is blackened with wooden central bar grip.

Our Wooden Medieval Shield is an early medieval heater shield most often associated with European Knights. Unpainted Shield made from curved wood, covered in Linen and Ready for you to prime and paint with your own coat of arms.

The Leather Covered Buckler was used from the 12th through the 18th century. The buckler achieved a deserved reputation as both a defensive and offensive arm. This is a Functional and Battle Ready Shield.

The Leather Covered Buckler was used from the 12th through the 18th century. The buckler achieved a deserved reputation as both a defensive and offensive arm. Our leather covered buckler is a Functional and Battle Ready Shield.

The Leather Covered Buckler was used from the 12th through the 18th century. The buckler achieved a deserved reputation as both a defensive and offensive arm. Our leather covered buckler is a Functional and Battle Ready Shield.

Our Leather Covered Buckler Scalloped Boss is a Functional and Battle Ready Shield. 12 inches in diameter.

Our Leather Covered Buckler with Scalloped Boss is a fully functional and battle ready shield. 15 inches in diameter.

 Our Leather Covered Buckler Scalloped Boss is a Functional and Battle Ready Shield.

Experience the grandeur of medieval warfare with the Lord of Battles – Edward III Medieval Shield. This meticulously crafted shield pays homage to the iconic Coat of Arms of King Edward III, whose claim to the French throne ignited the Hundred Years War. Handcrafted from 18-gauge steel and adorned with intricate hand-painted heraldry, this shield is a true masterpiece of historical artistry.

This Medieval Shield is constructed from 18 gauge steel and is left blank and ready to be painted in your own personal colors and heraldry; the back of the shield is blackened and has a center grip of wood with supports of sturdy steel.

This Medieval Heater Shield Blank is constructed from 18 gauge steel and is left blank and ready to be painted in your own personal colors and heraldry; the back of the shield is blackened.

Our Medieval Kite Shield is a very durable Battle-ready shield for practical use in LARP, historical reenactments and HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts). Available in different sizes.

This Dark Age / Early Medieval Round Shield is constructed from wood and reinforced with riveted bands of steel and a central shield boss of steel.

Our Medieval Round Shield with Cross is a wooden shield with riveted metal cross.

Perfect for medieval reenactments, our exquisite Unpainted Medieval Wooden Heater Shield is light weight but durable. This large, fully functional shield is a testament to historical accuracy and craftsmanship.

The Norman Shield is a Plywood construction 3/8" with bolted metal rims, central boss, padding for your hand and heavy-duty leather straps.

The buckler achieved a well deserved reputation as both a defensive and offensive arm. Our Plain Steel Buckler is a Functional and Battle Ready Shield.

The buckler achieved a deserved reputation as both a defensive and offensive arm. Our Plain Steel Buckler is a Functional and Battle Ready Shield.

The Plain Steel Buckler was used from the 12th through the 18th century. The buckler achieved a well deserved reputation as both a defensive and offensive arm.

Our Plain Steel Heater Shield is made of 16 gauge steel. The shield size is 18 inches by 24 inches and it has a curved shape. It is the classic heater style battle shield.

The buckler achieved a well deserved reputation as both a defensive and offensive arm. Our Plated Steel Buckler is a Functional and Battle Ready Shield.

The buckler achieved a well deserved reputation as both a defensive and offensive arm. Our Plated Steel Buckler is a Functional and Battle Ready Shield.

The buckler achieved a well deserved reputation as both a defensive and offensive arm. Our Plated Steel Buckler is a Functional and Battle Ready Shield.

Our Quarterly Steel Heater Shield is made of 16 gauge steel. The shield size is 18 inches by 24 inches and it has a curved shape. It is the classic heater style battle shield.

Our Rampant Lion Steel Heater Shield is made of 16 gauge steel. The shield size is 18 inches by 24 inches and it has a curved shape. It is the classic heater style battle shield.

The Renaissance Buckler was a small round shield known as a buckler remained popular from the 13th to the 17th century. Simple buckler comes with leather wrapped steel grip and rolled edges.

Our Richard the Lionheart Steel Heater Shield is made of 16 gauge steel. The shield size is 18 inches by 24 inches and it has a curved shape. It is the classic heater style battle shield.

Our Functional Round Shield is made from 16 gauge steel with a rolled edge, arm padding and leather grips. Popular from the late 15th until well into the 17th century. 

Round Shields would work for Viking, Norman or Saxon period re-enactments. Plywood construction, bolted metal reinforcement plates and central boss.

Round Shields would work for Viking, Norman or Saxon period re-enactments. Plywood construction, bolted metal reinforcement plates and central boss.

Round Shields would work for Viking, Norman or Saxon period re-enactments. Plywood construction, bolted metal reinforcement plates and central boss.

The Scalloped Talhoffer Sparring Buckler  was used from the 12th through the 18th centuries. The buckler, or small shield, measured 6 to 18 inches in diameter and achieved a deserved reputation as both a defensive and offensive arm.

Originally used for battle and now mainly for decoration, this rugged shield is made of a dense hardwood and expertly covered with soft leather. A removable spike protrudes out the front. An historical design using both brass fittings and tacks have been added for additional beauty. Dual leather straps in the back.

Our Smaller Scottish Hand Targe is made with wood, and overlaid in leather; It is accented with numerous brass studs and brass shield boss. The suede-covered back of the shield is finished with a thick leather arm straps.

Originally used for battle and now mainly for decoration, this rugged shield is made of a dense hardwood and expertly covered with soft leather. An historical design using both brass fittings and tacks have been added for additional beauty. Dual leather straps in the back.

Our Functional Scottish Targe is made with wood, covered in black leather, and decorated with brass studs.

Our Shield Boss with Conical Dome is ideal for the re-enactor crafting his own shield. 14 gauge steel, polished, pre-drilled attachment holes, Larger for Gloved Hands. Functional and Battle Ready.

This 14 gauge steel boss is spun and polished, with pre-drilled attachment holes. Small sized.

Our Shield Boss with Hemispherical Dome is ideal for the re-enactor crafting his own shield. 14 gauge steel bosses are spun and polished with pre-drilled attachment holes. Functional and Battle Ready.

This Stainless Steel Buckler will last for year to come. The combination of the sword and buckler was extensively used during the Middle Ages. Typically, bucklers are small hand shields that are held by a fist-grip and are light and fast.

This version of a Renaissance Steel Buckler comes with a steel grip, central boss, reinforcing steel bands and rolled and roped edges. Available in 14 gauge steel.

A simple 14 gauge Steel Shield Boss for attaching to your shield.

Deluxe 14 gauge Steel Shield Boss for attaching to your shield.

Rugged Viking Round Shield is completely functional and combat ready. Wood construction with riveted on central boss. Riveted wooden grip, riveted steel rim and large studs. The wood is darkly stained in front and painted black on the reverse.

Small companion shields like this were used throughout Europe during the late Medieval and Renaissance periods. Our hand forged steel swordsman buckler has a 5” central boss along with six raised supports in a sunray pattern. The face has been given a decorative acid bath.

This Cold Steel training buckler is stoutly made of extra strong polycarbonate. Thick, sturdy, raised boss for hand protection and rugged handle. Weighs 2 pounds, diameter 12 inches.

The buckler was used from the 12th through the 18th centuries. It was a small shield, 6 to 18 inches in diameter, and achieved a deserved reputation as both a defensive and offensive arm.

Our Teutonic Knights Steel Heater Shield is made of 16 gauge steel. The shield size is 18 inches by 24 inches and it has a curved shape. It is the classic heater style battle shield.

Our Functional Culloden Scottish Targe is made with wood, and overlaid in genuine leather; It is accented with numerous brass studs. The suede-covered back of the shield is finished with a thick leather arm strap and hand grip.

Our Unicorn Steel Heater Shield is made of 16 gauge steel. The shield size is 18 inches by 24 inches and it has a curved shape. It is the classic heater style battle shield.

Rugged hand-made Viking Round Shield is completely functional, combat ready. Plywood construction, bolted metal reinforcement plates and central boss. Leather covered steel hand grip.

Our Viking Shield featuring Norse Serpent Knotwork by Deepeeka – a sturdy and artfully decorated piece that pays homage to the martial heritage of the Norse.

Our Viking Wooden Shield with Horse is representative of its time. The shield is decorated with a boss with additional etched plates.  The Vikings thought very highly of their horses and raised them for racing because of their power.