Warrior battle men shield battle axes armor. From home decoration to live action role play armor venue has a shield for would be warrior. The celtic warriors weapons the celts used a multiplicity of ancient weapons which is probably due to their warrior culture. As war was the most prestigious activity in viking age scandinavia beautifully finished weapons were an important way for a warrior to display his wealth and status. We know that skimpy armor that shows off a womans cleavage is rather impractical for combat and that sculpted boob plate armor can be a hazard to your health but on occasions that women did.
The campbell steel battle shields available in either a wall display version with a chain to hang it or a hand held battle ready version with heavy duty 15 inch leather straps on the back. The double handed broad axe developed later perhaps around the 10th and 11th centuries. No one will trifle with the extreme capacities of a guy who openly declares his warrior status with ink in his flesh. We also carry roman shields and a selection of soft but form keeping larp shields for interactive gaming.
Each culture has their own archetype. Distance combat weapons were javelins harpoons bows and slings. Designed for toy minifgiures and custom bricks. 100 warrior tattoos for men battle ready design ideas.
The stones of the slings were usually taken out of rivers since these were well formed by the current. The viking warrior could not fight with the broad axe and hold the shield at the same time so he would wait patiently shielded by the first line of soldiers and rush out at the opportune moment to inflict damage. In the first millennium bc the charioteer and the archer became more important in battle. From the american soldier to the japanese samurai you have your pick when it comes time to battle.
Made of heavy duty 16 gauge steel these shields are able to withstand the shock of actual reenactment combat. Since they needed both hands to fight they could not protect their body with a shield. They were often accompanied by a shield bearer but this meant that three men had to occupy one chariot and chariots were lightweight built for speed. They became cumbersome and often broke under the weight of three men.
It is great for battle and reenactment. This ultimate warrior pack includes 12 combat helmets 14 body armors 12 battle shields and 32 various weapons. The very richest might have a helmet. Warriors incarnate in countless forms and all of them are equally worthy of exaltation.
A wealthy viking would likely have a complete ensemble of a spear a wooden shield and either a battle axe or a sword.