It is believed no Viking should be without his shield. Despite popular belief, round shields were neither clunky nor cumbersome, especially in the hands of a trained warrior. They were often used to deflect sword blows and can be used as a blunt weapon to knock enemies off balance. The shield toy will bring an impressive focus to your home and office. Placed in a corner, it shall immediately attracts the attention of your guests. The weapon toy will bring an impressive focus to your home and office. Placed in a corner, it shall immediately attracts the attention of your guests. Ideal for theatrical productions, Halloween celebrations, costume parties, dress up play and more. Since Viking shields were made of wood, few have survived in the archaeological record, so our knowledge of Viking shields comes primarily from Viking Age pictures of them and literary descriptions. Viking shields were made of wood with iron bosses that covered the hand grip to protect the hand. The grip itself was usually made of wood, but sometimes metal was used instead. Some shields had metal rims around their edges. Shields were decorated with paints, often brightly colorful ones. As Norse poetry attests, shields could also feature pictures of mythical motifs. Some shields had leather coverings for extra strength. The diameter of a typical Viking shield was a little less than a meter.