Medieval Viking Norse Warfare Gokstad Wooden Shield

Features

•     Imported
•     Material: Wood, Steel
•     Overall Length: 30 Inches
•     Overall Width: 30 Inches
•     Umbo: 14 Gauges, 9" X 9"
•     Border: 18 Gauge  

    Medieval Viking Norse Warfare Gokstad Wooden Shield By Nauticalmart Shields Were The Most Common Means Of Defense For The Vikings. They Were Commonly Used In Shield Walls, Shield Forts, And On Viking Ships. Gokstad Ships Had Places For Shields To Be Hung On Its Railing And The Gokstad Shields Had Holes Along The Rim For Fastening Some Sort Of Non-Metallic Rim Protection. This Protected The Viking Crew Against Harsh Waves And Wind. This Typical Viking Shield Is Gokstad Style And Constructed Of Wood With An Umbo In The Center And The Outer Border Being 18G Steel