wooden round shield with crossThis round shield is based on different pieces. Such shields were used in Northern Europe from the early Middle Ages onwards. Especially the Franks, Vikings and Anglo Saxons are known to have used round shields. This shield consists of different pieces of wood, just as original ones, which are connected to each other on two sides. The shield is beaten with an iron cross and has an iron rim for extra sturdiness. The backside is covered with leather.