Viking round shield „Fenrir” with rawhide rim, 80 cm Ø. The large and beautiful Viking shield that we offer here is made of approx. 13mm thick plywood and embellished with a stylized motif of the wolf Fenrir (also Fenris or Fenrisúlfr) and a rune sequence from the Elder Futhark (oldest runic alphabet) spelling out his name.
At its center, the shield features a large steel bulge that is held firmly in place with four rivets and leaves enough room to accommodate even the strongest Viking hands. The edge of the shield is lined with rawhide (parchment), and the back is fitted with three riveted wooden reinforcing strips. The central strip also serves as a handle and is lined with leather in its middle part for a comfortable grip.
Although this early medieval wooden shield may be a bit too thin for full contact, it is still a great accessory for reenactment, LARP, stage, or TV/film and will make your transformation into a proud Norse warrior just perfect. In addition, it is also a nice collector's or display piece for all Viking Age enthusiasts.
In Germanic mythology, Fenrir is one of the three torturers of the world, along with Hel and the Midgard Serpent Jörmungandr. All three are children of the malicious god Loki and the giantess Angrboda. Fenrir fights against the existing order and ultimately embodies the annihilation of the world. The gods recognize his danger, chain him to a rock with a ruse and sink him deep into the depths of the earth. For the plan to succeed, Tyr, the god of war, even sacrifices a hand.
The wolf is chained for a long time, until finally, in the twilight of the gods, he breaks his chains and devours Odin. Odin's son, Widar, kills Fenrir, but it is too late, the Father of the Gods falls and, with him, the order of the world.
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