Crusader Shield

Epic Armoury’s Crusader Shield is a semi-curved, kite-shield inspired by 10th to 12th century Normans. Painted with a wooden texture a metallic heraldic symbol in the middle and a metallic edge, this shield will fit perfectly in the hands of a crusader or other religious infantry member for LARP.

Wear the Crusader Shield left- or right-handed with the use of its versatile three leather arm straps on the back, secured through hard EVA foam for a reliable and solid grip made to last. Feel confident that this latex shield will withstand the continued abuse of a LARP with regular latex maintenance.

• Available in Dark Wood & Steel Gray, Epic Black & Ivory White and Light Wood colors 

History

• Also referred to as a “kite” shield, originally from the 10th-12th centuries
• Associated with the Normans, who were the first to use this style of shield widely
• Made from non-splintering wood, such as alder, fir, poplar, or linden