greaves balthasar Viking schoenen A Viking shield was usually

A Viking shield was usually round so that Viking warriors could line up in shield wall formation and throw spears at the enemy

just like the back

it protected the body from the direct impact of blows

This huge LARP axe is specially designed for elven characters

This hand-forged knife is inspired by knives used by a druid

greaves balthasar Viking schoenen A Viking shield was usuallyGreaves were worn over chainmail chausses and provided an additional layer of protection for the lower legs of mounted knights. The development of greaves progressed alongside the heater shield or knights shield, which replaced the older, taller kite shields that extended higher to protect the riders leg. Heavy shields were cumbersome in battle, making the combination of greaves with the heater shield a major innovation. These steel greaves are