HEMA Shields

Training shield 48cm diameter. Made of safe materials - mostly foam and ecoleather. Designed for medieval fencing training and medieval combat.

The shield is aesthetic and extremely durable. Adjustable straps allow a firm grip of the shield and ease at blocking. Leather strengthening around the straps clamping provides additional durability and solidity.

The shield may be used by both right- and left-handed people. The shield is designed for use with foam swords. It is not meant to be used with hard, sharp weapons, or to hit it against hard, sharp objects.

Diameter: 48cm
Weight: 760g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Sawed shield boss made of steel inspired by the ones found in Telemark (Norway).

Outer diameter: 16cm approx.
Inner diameter: 12cm approx.
Depth: 6cm approx.
Thickness: 2mm approx.
Weight: 420g

Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with mineral or synthetic oil. 

Buy the Telemark Viking Shield Boss - 14 gauge with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA buckler retailer.

Reenacting a Celtic warrior out to defeat the Romans? Your shield needs to look as historical as possible and for that this shield boss is just the fit. Add this conical shield boss to your shield, and make the best out of your Celtic warrior reenactment!

It is painstakingly handcrafted from sturdy 16 gauge MILD STEEL and makes a FUNCTIONAL SHIELD BOSS. Its lustrous polished texture adds to its medieval look.

Diameter: 16.5cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Add this well designed rustic conical shield umbo, to your Anglo-Saxon, Viking or Medieval shield, adding significantly to their historical look. So be it protecting the shield-bearer’s hand or deflecting sword blows, this shield boss will surely suit best.

Painstakingly HANDFORGED from tough and durable 16 gauge MILD STEEL (available in 14 gauge mild steel as well), this shield boss is FULLY FUNCTIONAL. Mushroom head rivets and washers are provided with this umbo.

Note: This product is carefully coated with a layer of oil when packaged that acts as a temporary (protective) layer against corrosion (rust), which can easily be wiped off using any oil remover or even a dry cloth.

Diameter: 16.8cm
Height: 6.5cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Our Shield Boss is perfect for reenactors who are making or repairing their own shields.

Outer diameter: 20cm
Inner diameter: 13.5cm
Depth: 6cm
Thickness: 1.5mm
Weight: 450g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with mineral or synthetic oil.

Buy the 8” Shield Boss 2 - 16 gauge with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA buckler retailer.