Size: 660mm accross, 420mm high
Weight: 3.4kg

As personal body armour improved, knight's shields became smaller, leading to the familiar heater shield style. Giving them the ability to use these shields as a extra armor piece when battling in a crowded area. Both kite and heater style shields were made of several layers of laminated wood, with a gentle curve in cross section. The heater style inspired the shape of the symbolic heraldic shield that is still used today.

This shield is painted wood and has handles attached