Robert Bruce Wooden Shield

The medieval shield we offer here shows an upright crimson lion (called a lion rampant) on a yellow background - the coat of arms of Robert I of Scotland (1274-1329), also known as Robert the Bruce or Robert the Bruce. In 1314, after years of fighting the English crown, King Robert defeated the army of Edward II of England at the Battle of Bannockburn, a crucial battle that ultimately led to the restoration of Scottish independence. Along with the legendary William Wallace, Robert the Bruce remains one of Scotland's most celebrated historical figures to this day. This heraldic shield shows the typical characteristics of the coats of arms that were common in the High Middle Ages (approximately between the 12th and 14th centuries): a triangular or V-shaped shape, a flat top and rounded sides that taper to a point. It is made of plywood, tightly lined with linen and hand painted. The yellow painted back of the shield has two shield cuffs (holding straps/arm loops) and a longer shoulder strap made of strong, durable leather, which are firmly fixed in position with steel rivets. steel. The leather padding, which is fastened with nails at arm height, provides better protection against bumps and impacts.