This light weight, but sturdy children's sized Viking shield with Norse embossed design in various stains is 3-ply pine, features a steel boss/umbo that covers the user's hand, as well as a wooden handle. It is constructed with copper rivets in a very similar manner as genuine archeological finds. The edge is wrapped in black fabric. It works well as a Buckler or Targe for light sparring contact, and is perfect for Halloween, Ren Faire, cosplay, and SCA events.