vikingshields
Viking Shield with Carved Vegvisir Symbol
Couldn't load pickup availability
This hand-carved plywood piece features a Vegvisir symbol also known as the Viking compass. It is an ancient Norse symbol, worn to find one's way through rough weather. Viking warriors would engrave such symbols on their shields to guarantee the success of their raids.
The Vegvisir symbol is encircled by a beautifully designed Viking-style braid artwork.
The shield is made out of 15mm thick birch plywood and finished with a wood staining technique, treated with linen seed oil, and sealed with acrylic varnish. It comes with a wood handlebar installed on the back. This shield can be used as a decorative wall hanger or as a functional piece for medieval reenactment or LARP.
Size - 24 inches in diameter (61 cm)
Weight - 8 pounds (3.5 kg)
Material - 15mm thick birch plywood
Because these are handmade products made with natural wood planks the sizes, textures and overall appearance may vary slightly from the photos displayed.
Materials
Materials
Unless indicated differently in each product description, our shields are made out of 15mm thick birch plywood and consolidated by a steel hand-hammered umbo and iron bolts.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
We offer free US shipping. The average estimated shipping time is 30 days, including a 7 to 15 days of production for our more complex handmade crafts.
Unless advised otherwise under each product listing, we have a 30-day return policy and a hassle free return policy if you are not satisfied with your item. Terms and conditions apply.
Dimensions
Dimensions
Unless indicated otherwise, our shields have a 24 inches diameter (61 cm) and weights around 6.6 pounds (3 kg)
Because these are handmade products made with real wood blanks the sizes, textures and overall appearance may vary from the product photos and description. Some blanks might be smaller than anticipated, or larger sizes too thick to transport at a low cost.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
We recommend applying three or four times per year some beeswax polish to protect the wood surface from moisture and sunlight. Apply the oil onto a lint-free cloth and rub into the wooden surface following the direction of the grain. Leave for 3-4 minutes and buff over with a clean cloth.
Authentic Viking Craftsmanship
We take great pride in creating by hand, and with the highest quality materials authentic viking crafts for raiding, display, and collection purposes.
-
Free Shipping
Shields are expensive to ship; they are often large and heavy. But we want to make sure that you never get surprised by this high cost. This means that we sometimes lose money shipping to the far reaches of the U.S. At the end of the day, we care more about sharing this passion for Norse heritage with you than the money we make.
-
Hassle-Free Exchanges
If you aren't happy, or decide you want a different design, we have an easy exchange program for our shields. Just return ship the item and as soon as we receive it, we'll dispatch your replacement within 2 business days.