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Viking Age shield from GokstadA preserved wooden shield with boss from the Gokstad burial.
Shields on Display at Tønsberg Viking FestivalThese photographs are of several full-sized shields around Tønsberg Viking Festival. They feature a range of designs.
Childrens ShieldsChildren'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 IrelandA 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 IrelandIron sheild boss from Fishamble Street, Dublin. E172:13177
Tent Boards and a Shield from the Gokstad ShipA 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, CoppergateBrightly pained reproductions of Viking shields on display in the temporary Jorvik: Home and Abroad Exhibition in St Mary’s, Coppergate. Photo taken…
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…
Insignia of Avery County High School, Newland, NCThe shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in Newland, NC. They feature a…
News: 1000-year-old Viking shield found in DenmarkA 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, TNThe shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in Clarksville, TN. They feature…
Insignia of Taylor County High School, Bulter, GAThe shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in Bulter, GA. They feature a…
Insignia of Valley High School, Las Vegas, NVThe shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in Las Vegas, NV. Featuring a…
Insignia of James Monroe High School, North Hills, CAThe shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in North Hills, CA. They feature…
Forging a Viking Age Shield BossThe following clip shows an attempt at reconstructing a Viking Age shield boss (type R564). The purpose of the forging was to better understand the…
Round Shields and Martial Practices of the Viking AgeFrom the website: 'The aim of this research project is thus to assess the extent to which the round shield can illuminate Viking Age martial…
Souvenir Viking Warrior Fridge MagnetsFridge magnets featuring a Viking warrior with sword, beard and horned helmet, and a shield with the label 'Iceland'. Seen in a souvenir shop in…
Souvenir Viking Ship Fridge MagnetsFridge 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 WebsiteOfficial 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…
Shields and Artwork from the Up Helly Aa ProclamationEach proclamation displayed publicly before the Up Helly Aa festival includes a painting, usually relating to the Viking heritage of Shetland. These…