Medieval Almond-Shaped Shield with Griffin – Carbon SteelThis convex, almond-shaped shield features curved sides and a pronounced lower point, reinforced along the edge with metal rivets. At the center is an elegant rampant griffin, a heraldic symbol of strength and protection, finely chiseled and f..
Almond-shape shield, so called after its elongated silhouette with rounded top. Developed in northern Europe around the XIth century it gave a large protection to the mounted warriors against the enemy lances. Also known as Norman shield because it is depicted many times on the Bayeux tapestry (1066..