Ludus Dimicationis

Willow round shield. Hide covered on the front and the back. Very heavy boss, It is a chamber grave 8 hedeby reconstruction, forged by Anders Helseth (Helseth's Hammer). Total weight before paint and strap is 5,2kg diameter 90cm. As an experiment I have cut the hand hole in a D shape to minimize chafing on the index knuckle. I am not aware if any finds support this however.