Danish Viking Replica Shield with Buckskin Leather

This viking shield is a faithful replica of one of the best preserved shield discovered from the Viking Age in Denmark, found at Trelleborg in Slagelse. The original artifact, 94 cm in diameter, featured a wooden handle, an iron shield boss, and was covered with buckskin leather and calfskin leather stretched around the rim. Detailed studies of this rare find confirmed these unique features, making it one of the most historically significant Viking shields ever unearthed.

Now, you can own a shield meticulously crafted with the same materials and attention to detail as the original, housed at the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen. Fully functional and battle-ready, this shield is perfect for collectors, reenactors, or anyone seeking an authentic piece of Viking history.

Viking Shield Features

• Authentic Design: Based on the Trelleborg find, the only fully intact Viking shield discovered in Denmark.
  
• Traditional Materials: Crafted with pine wood, iron, buckskin leather, and calfskin leather for historical accuracy.
  
• Functional and Durable: Fully functional design for reenactments or display.
  
• Cultural Significance: A replica of a shield that provides invaluable insights into Viking craftsmanship.
  
• Historical Connection: Inspired by an artifact currently preserved in the National Museum of Denmark.

Product Details

• Size: 94 cm(37") in diameter.
  
• Weight: 5 kg (11 lbs).
  
• Material: Pine wood, iron, buckskin leather, calfskin leather.