torque with hollow heads bronze Middeleeuwse blouses en topjes This battle-ready Norman kite shield

This battle-ready Norman kite shield is made of plywood and is ideal for carrying by hand

The holder is designed to carry a dagger and is crafted from 3

The Vikings acquired them through plundering and adopted the tradition of these decorations

frequently feature depictions of ram heads

and is intentionally kept simple

torque with hollow heads bronze Middeleeuwse blouses en topjes This battle-ready Norman kite shieldThis torque is braided from three bronze wires and finished with hollow cups at the ends. As a status symbol within Celtic culture, the torque was worn by both men and women, often as a sign of prestige or power. Performed in bronze, with a total length of approx. 46 cm.