Thegn Shield

Epic Armoury’s Thegn Shield is a round latex shield ideal for coastal raids and offensive fighting, made in two length: 70 and 80 cm. Descend upon new lands in the name of your king or queen, crashing down upon their shores like the force of a tidal wave. Your great deeds will bring renown to your ruler’s reign and reinforce their belief in your unyielding loyalty. Inspired by early Vikings and Saxons, this Live Action Role Play (LARP) safe shield is carved from EVA foam to look like true wood trimmed with vegan leather. Coated in a layer of durable latex, it features a wood grain texture on both the front and back. This attention to detail makes this shield truly unique and perfect for a fully immersive look. Even small sculpted nails appear to be hammered into the braces!

This shield has been hand-painted to look like natural wood with a white and blue spiral decorating its face. The paint has been artistically done to appear worn and aged, perfect for your gritty fantasy game or on the television screen. Its slight convex shape and the metallic-painted boss on the front provides an edge in combat, and its reliable punch-grip fits comfortably in your hand thanks to its suede wrap and shape. Keep your shield in great condition with regular latex maintenance.

• Available in Ranger Green & Ivory White, Crimson Red, Royal Blue & Ivory White, Ivory White & Dark Wood and Crimson Red & Ivory White colors
• Available in 70 cm and 80 cm sizes

In the Service of the King

• Thegn is the Old English word for ‘servant,’ and was used to describe a class of noblemen below the king
• Thegn was also previously used to describe a soldier under the king’s service
• The Shield Boss, the round, convex piece of material at the center of the shield was used to deflect blows
• Round wooden style was predominantly used in the early European Middle Ages using light, non-splintering wood such as linden, fir, alder or poplar