spanish buckler with hand forged finish Schilden with King Henry IV of

with King Henry IV of England triumphing over Sir Henry Percy of Northumberland

rain and cold

to the 16th century one and a half of the users used in Central Europe

it measures 4

It was worn between 680 and 775

spanish buckler with hand forged finish Schilden with King Henry IV ofAccording to Herbert Schmidts classification, this buckler is a Type IB, featuring a round shape with tapering edges. A buckler is a small shield used in sword and shield combinations for close combat during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. While offering poor protection against arrows and projectiles, it was perfect for restricting an opponents movements at close range and deflecting attacks. The first depictions of this type of buckler appear in the