Shield of Robert Bruce

Shield of Robert Bruce, made of wood, painted

The medieval shield we offer here shows a crimson lion in an upright position (so-called lion rampant) on a yellow background - the coat of arms of Robert I of Scotland (1274-1329), also known as Robert Bruce or Robert the Bruce. In 1314, after years of fighting the English crown, King Robert defeated the army of Edward II of England at the Battle of Bannockburn, a crucial battle that ultimately led to the restoration of Scottish independence. Alongside the legendary William Wallace, Robert Bruce remains one of Scotland's most celebrated historical figures to this day.

This heraldic shield shows the typical features of the heraldic shields that were in use in the High Middle Ages (c. 12th to 14th centuries) - a triangular or V-shape, a flat top and rounded sides that taper down to a point. It is made of plywood, tightly covered with linen and hand-painted. The back of the shield, painted yellow, has two so-called shield cuffs (holding straps/arm loops) and a longer shoulder strap made of strong, sturdy leather, which are firmly fixed in position with steel rivets. Leather padding, which is attached with nails at arm height, provides better protection against shock and impact.

Although this wooden shield is a bit too light and thin for full contact, it still remains a great accessory for light combat, re-enactment, LARP, stage or TV/film and will make your transformation into a proud, noble knight or warrior just perfect. It is also a beautiful collector's item, display item or decorative item for all lovers of English history and heraldry.

Details:
- Material: plywood, canvas, leather
- Height: approx. 71 cm
- Width (incl. bulge): approx. 48 cm
- Bending radius (depth): approx. 12 cm
- Thickness: approx. 1 cm
- Weight: about 1.5kg

The above specifications may vary slightly from copy to copy.