Fenrir Viking Shield

This painted Viking shield depicts Fenrir, also known as Fenrisúlfr, the fearsome wolf of Norse mythology. A son of Loki and the giantess Angerboda, Fenrir was bound by the gods with an enchanted chain forged from impossible things, including the sound of a cat’s footsteps and a fish’s breath.

Made from thick wood, the shield features a wooden handle, a steel boss and rawhide edging to help protect against sword and axe cuts. Its relatively light construction makes it suited to theatre, film work and display, rather than full-contact reenactment.

Diameter: 60 cm

Specifications are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.