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How were shields made?

Very slowly, with medieval (hand) tools.


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The Flag.


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Artefacts show the shields with symbols of bullocks, deer, tigers, horses, centaur.


What purpose did shields provide for medieval warriors?

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How much does a medieval shield weight?

Viking shield are one of a kind & they could be much lighter than medieval shields .... from 4 pounds to 7 pounds. Typical Medieval shields were kind of heavier ... ranging from 6 to 11 pounds. Here we are talking of shields used in combat on foot. [Heater - Shields around 30'x18' and Round-Shields around 26' ] ----------------- ....Because shields used by knights to break through were much bigger but useless in a Face-to-Face fight... they ranged from 10 to 15 pounds They were meant to protect from arrows and to cover the whole body while approaching the enemy-lines. [ Big Kite-shields]


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Where can you find an example of different shields?

You can find examples of different shields in historical museums, medieval reenactment events, online auctions, and specialty weapon shops. These places often display antique shields from various cultures and time periods, showcasing the diverse styles and designs used for protection in combat.


Why did knights paint symbols on their Shields?

The symbols represented their loyalty to a particular house or Manor. The crest was often used as symbols. Some were family crests or the Kings crest.


Why are medieval heater shields called 'heater' shields?

Because victorians thought they looked like "heaters" (clothes irons). Sorry, I don't know what they were actually called. Maybe just Kite shields, since that's what they evolved from (er, that is to say that heater shields evolved from kite shields, not that heater shields evolved from kites).


Did the Medieval armorers guild make shields too or just armor?

yes because it is defensive


When was the medieval shield invented?

The Romans did not invent the shield. Shields were a part of human weaponry before the dawn of civilization.