Iron Reinforced Round Shields of Hallstead Item in Folkvangr and the Nine Realms | World Anvil
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Iron Reinforced Round Shields of Hallstead

Figure 1. A shield belonging to one of Hallbjorn's personal thanes.
 
Figure 2. A shield used by the common guard of Hallstead Forttown.


Mechanics & Inner Workings

Iron reinforced rim, center and backing. Painted wood front, polished wooden back.   Iron or wooden center handle, with two reinforcement bars.   Leather strap for carrying.

Significance

Bears the colors and marks of Hallstead Proper.
Weight: 10 to 17 lbs   Diameter: 30 to 40 inches   Cost: 10 to 15 gold coins
Item type
Weapon, Other
Manufacturer
Owning Organization
Raw materials & Components
Wood planks, iron bars, leather strip, hand mixed paints.

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Comments

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May 25, 2021 11:04 by C. B. Ash

Nice!   So, leather or wooden shield handles?   And are they bucklers? Or more full shield?

May 25, 2021 15:24 by Marshall H

Wooden/iron handles depending on your wealth. like this http://www.hurstwic.org/history/articles/manufacturing/pix/shield_grip.jpg   Fixed up the article to make the prompt specific info visible!   glad you like my friend!

May 25, 2021 18:01 by C. B. Ash

Aha! ok!   And you're welcome. I'm enjoying your world quite a lot!