Heater shield

Heater shield

The heater shield is a form of shield characterized by its distinctive shape. Around 1250, the heater shield was emerged as kite shields became flat-topped and more triangular. Smaller than the kite-shield, it was more manageable and could be used either mounted or on foot"Medieval Swordsmanship" 102] . From the 15th century, it evolved into highly specialized jousting equipment, while with the development of full plate armour it ceased to be employed on the battlefield.

The name "heater" is a modern term. It comes from the shape, which was noted to resemble an old-style flat iron.

Heater shields were typically made from thin wood overlaid with leather. Some shields, such as that of Edward, the Black Prince from his tomb in Canterbury Cathedral, incorporated additional layers of gesso, canvas, and/or parchment. ["Arms & Armor of the Medieval Knight" 83]

Notes

Bibliography

* Clements, John (1998). "Medieval Swordsmanship: Illustrated Methods and Techniques", Bouler, Colorado: Paladin Press. ISBN 1-58160-004-6
* Edge, David and Paddock, John (1988). "Arms & Armor of the Medieval Knight", New York: Crescent Books. ISBN 0-517-10319-2


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