NauticalMart Medieval Archers Combat Buckler Shield Black Umbo Fully Functional Real Armor Combat Archer Shields LARP Reenactment Mount Riveting with Wooden Handle PREMIUM QUALITY BUCKLER SHIELD : Our Amazing 14 Gauge Steel Buckler shield Battle Ready Armor is Fully Functional and provides great comfort. The steel handle is covered with wood for a good grip and is riveted to the main body. MEDIEVAL TIMES BUCKLER SHIELD : The Buckler was predominantly used in the Middle Ages but it had a surprising resurgence of popularity again during the Renaissance. The Buckler's effective in swordplay made it very popular among the young men who later became known as Swashbucklers, as well as among Pirates and Sailors for whom the buckler was an ideal medieval props for the extremely violent and close quartered fighting of shipboard combat. PERFECT SIZE REPLICA SHIELD: This buckler has an approximate diameter of 11 inches. The handle is made from forged iron, riveted, and wood for a good grip. If you're looking for a quick shield that's easy to carry and easy to use, then you're looking for this buckler shield, as it is a handy little defense that, when used properly, makes it easy to escape from serious harm in battle. UNIQUE GIFT IDEA FOR MEDIEVAL COLLECTORS : Buckler Shield Can also be used in Plays, Larp, Halloween Dramas as an attractive part of Greek and Roman Clothing. One can Gift it to her Boyfreind, Husband, Father, son, Brother or any one else other Special Occasion BRAND: Manufacture and sold by NauticalMart Inc. World's Largest Collection of Medieval Armour, Helmet, LARP Armor, Collectibles Medieval Decor Since 1991. The buckler was designed to be a companion weapon that a warrior would use in melee combat. Thus, this Archers Buckler Shield is the perfect shield for an archer, who would only really use their shield when they entered into close quarter combat, as opposed to other warriors, who might need a large shield to fend off projectiles like arrows. Nimble and light, a buckler was impractical for defense against speedy things like arrows, but in close quarters, it excelled at deflecting and blocking an opponent's weapon with deft, effective hand-work. This buckler is crafted from one solid piece of iron and is based on a design out of the 14th century. The shield would be perfect for Renaissance Festival in your area, some backyard brawling between friends, LARP events or historical reenactments.