12e eeuws vlieger schild Alles 25 kg and its diameter

25 kg and its diameter is approx

when the Roman Republic evolved into the Roman Empire

De pommel en de kling zijn staalkleurig

but has less weight and gives the hand a better grip

although this particular example has a double-edged blade

12e eeuws vlieger schild Alles 25 kg and its diameterShields like this were a further development of the originals depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry. This type of kite shield was used in armies across Europe from the second half of the 12th century. The shield evolved from the earlier kite shield, which was likely introduced by the Normans around the early 11th century. After the First Crusade, kite shields were adopted by all Christian, Byzantine, and some Islamic armies. They were used by both infantry