{"product_id":"1663-viking-shield","title":"Viking Shield","description":"\u003ch2\u003eViking Shield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan translate=\"no\" lang=\"en\" class=\"notranslate\"\u003eEpic Armoury\u003c\/span\u003e’s \u003cspan translate=\"no\" lang=\"en\" class=\"notranslate\"\u003eViking Shield\u003c\/span\u003e is a round latex shield inspired by early pre-10th century Vikings and Saxons. With both a wooden and smooth textured face and an iron paint finish, this shield is sure to impress your fellow warriors on the battlefield paired with a Viking Axe. Its slight convex shape and iron boss on the front provides an edge in combat. The simple wooden texture on the shield is both simple and offers a great canvas to create your own custom insignia and emblems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a reliable and comfortable punch-grip, feel confident that this hard EVA foam and latex shield will withstand the continued abuse of a LARP with regular latex maintenance. Defend against your enemies and make this \u003cspan translate=\"no\" lang=\"en\" class=\"notranslate\"\u003eViking Shield\u003c\/span\u003e a part of your epic fighting style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in Dark Wood and Unpainted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 50, 69 and 80 cm sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"desc-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron rims were sometimes used as a way to reinforce the shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Shield Boss\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003ethe round, convex piece of material at the center of the shield was used to deflect blows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound wooden style was predominantly used in the early European Middle Ages using light, non-splintering wood such as linden, fir, alder or poplar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Epic Armoury Europe","offers":[{"title":"Dark Wood \/ 50cm","offer_id":51551565087056,"sku":"16630145","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Wood \/ 69cm","offer_id":51551010160976,"sku":"16630150","price":181.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Wood \/ 80cm","offer_id":51551010226512,"sku":"16630155","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unpainted \/ 80cm","offer_id":51551564988752,"sku":"16630255","price":174.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/7291\/1184\/files\/403006.webp?v=1749539509","url":"https:\/\/epicarmoury.com\/en-gb\/products\/1663-viking-shield","provider":"Epic Armoury Europe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}