Viking shield has a 29" diameter constructed of distressed wood planks and leather rim painted and highlighted to look like forged iron. The shield boss on this magnificent shield is real 12 gauge hammered blackened steel. The battleworn detailed finish simulates a true one of a kind shield as seen on the History channels' series The Vikings. The inside of the shield has a brown stain and oak wood handle wrapped with genuine calfskin leather. Message us for a custom battleworn finished Viking shield. Each piece is custom made to order and cannot be returned.