Archaeology — Late Medieval; late 14th century
Shield, buckler
The buckler was a small shield. The user held it in one hand, with a sword in the other. They could ward off blows with it and use its heavy iron boss to punch opponents. It was used by lightly armed foot soldiers in battle (English archers at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 carried bucklers) but also in the combat sport of 'sword and buckler' fencing. Bucklers were common in the early 1300s and still in use in the late 1500s. This one, from the late 1300s, is one of the earliest surviving examples.
- Category:
- Archaeology
- Object ID:
- BWB83[287]<129>
- Object name:
- shield, buckler
- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Late Medieval; late 14th century
- Material:
iron, wood
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 260 mm, D 133 mm (overall), WT 2500 g (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Archaeological archive
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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