Battle Ready Buckler Shield Medieval Armor Combat Iron Archer Shields Silver Our Amazing 16 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. Size Large - 12 inch diameter 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. This buckler has an approximate diameter of 12 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. 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. Description The buckler is a weapon that was in constant use from the earliest periods of the middle ages throughout the Renaissance and up until the prevalence of firearms rendered it obsolete. In addition, buckler combat is the oldest fighting style for which we have a surviving manual. Our Battle Ready Medieval Buckler Shield is constructed of fourteen gauge steel with a riveted X stemming from the boss and a steel rim. The steel handle is covered with wood and is riveted to the main body for a good grip, even when your palms start to get sweaty. When examining bucklers it is impossible not to make comparison to shields. In fact, bucklers are small shields, but what differentiates them from other small shields, such as targes, is the ways they are used. Whereas shields are used in combination with many weapons, such as the sword, axe, mace or spear, buckers are generally only used with single handed swords.