Experience the age of chivalry with this Templar-style medieval heater shield, inspired by the armour carried by Crusaders and European knights during the High Middle Ages. Its distinctive heater shape, broad at the top to guard the chest, tapering to a point to deflect strikes, was favoured by knights for its balance of protection, mobility and heraldic display space.

Hand-forged from 18-gauge steel, this shield combines durability with manageable weight, making it equally suited for active use in historical events or as a striking wall display. The blank polished steel face is ready for personalisation—paint it with your own Templar cross, coat of arms, or medieval-inspired emblem to create a truly unique piece, just as knights once decorated their shields to display loyalty and lineage.

On the reverse, the shield features a sturdy leather-wrapped grip for secure handling, along with an adjustable leather forearm strap for comfort and control. This traditional strapping method not only enhances authenticity but also makes it easy to carry in the field or hang for display.

Historically, the heater shield evolved from earlier kite shields of the Norman era, becoming the preferred choice for mounted knights and infantry by the 13th century. In the Crusader period, it was often designed with religious symbols such as the red cross of the Knights Templar, serving both as battlefield identification and a mark of faith.

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