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Viking Age shield from Gokstad
A preserved wooden shield with boss from the Gokstad burial.
Shields on Display at Tønsberg Viking Festival
These photographs are of several full-sized shields around Tønsberg Viking Festival. They feature a range of designs.
Childrens Shields
Children's shields at Tønsberg Viking festival. They appear to have printed rather than painted designs.
Piece of Leather Shield or Armour on display in the National Museum of Ireland
A piece of leather, possibly from a shield or leather armour. From the Fishamble Street excavations. E141.
Iron Shield Boss on display in the National Museum of Ireland
Iron sheild boss from Fishamble Street, Dublin. E172:13177
Tent Boards and a Shield from the Gokstad Ship
A pair of tent boards and one of the shields from the Gokstad ship.
Reconstructed Viking shields in the temporary Jorvik: Home and Abroad Exhibition in St Mary’s, Coppergate
Brightly pained reproductions of Viking shields on display in the temporary Jorvik: Home and Abroad Exhibition in St Mary’s, Coppergate. Photo taken by Kisha G. Tracy.
Postcard depicting a modern commemorative "runestone" in the Jardin des Plantes, Rouen.
Postcard depicting a modern commemorative "runestone" in the Jardin des Plantes, Rouen – a gift from the Kingdom of Norway. "In 1911 the city of Rouen celebrated the millenium of the founding of the Duchy of Normandy and the baptism of the…
Insignia of Avery County High School, Newland, NC
The shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in Newland, NC. They feature a viking with winged helmet and a shield with axe and dragon heads. According to the official website,…
News: 1000-year-old Viking shield found in Denmark
A late-10th century shield made of fir was found in Denmark some 60 miles west of Copenhagen, near what the article calls Viking-Age 'castles'.
Insignia of Northwest High School, Clarksville, TN
The shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in Clarksville, TN. They feature a viking with beard and horned helmet, and a shield with crossed axes respectively. According to…
Insignia of Taylor County High School, Bulter, GA
The shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in Bulter, GA. They feature a horned helmet and battle axes, and a viking warrior emerging from a viking ship respectively.…
Insignia of Valley High School, Las Vegas, NV
The shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in Las Vegas, NV. Featuring a Viking with horned helmet, braids and mustache. According to the official website "The Viking is the…
Insignia of James Monroe High School, North Hills, CA
The shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in North Hills, CA. They feature a viking with beard and horned helmet and a viking warrior with shield, sword and horned helmet…
Forging a Viking Age Shield Boss
The following clip shows an attempt at reconstructing a Viking Age shield boss (type R564). The purpose of the forging was to better understand the various steps involved in shield boss construction processes by experimental archaeology.
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Round Shields and Martial Practices of the Viking Age
From the website: 'The aim of this research project is thus to assess the extent to which the round shield can illuminate Viking Age martial practices. More specifically, the research employs a practice approach towards understanding Viking Age…
Souvenir Viking Warrior Fridge Magnets
Fridge magnets featuring a Viking warrior with sword, beard and horned helmet, and a shield with the label 'Iceland'. Seen in a souvenir shop in Iceland.
Souvenir Viking Ship Fridge Magnets
Fridge magnets with a dragon-prowed Viking ship, brightly coloured shields and warriors with horned helmets. Found in a souvenir shop in Iceland.
Up Helly Aa Website
Official Website of the Up Helly Aa Festival in Shetland.
The Up Helly A' is a festival celebrated on the 24th day after Christmas in Shetland. The celebrations involve a parade of 1000 guizers led by a Jarl, and culminates in the burning of a…
The Up Helly A' is a festival celebrated on the 24th day after Christmas in Shetland. The celebrations involve a parade of 1000 guizers led by a Jarl, and culminates in the burning of a…
Shields and Artwork from the Up Helly Aa Proclamation
Each proclamation displayed publicly before the Up Helly Aa festival includes a painting, usually relating to the Viking heritage of Shetland. These are housed in the Up Helly Aa Exhibition.
The Up Helly A' is a festival celebrated on the 24th day…
The Up Helly A' is a festival celebrated on the 24th day…