This round steel shield was used by the Italian (Rotella) and Spanish (Rodela) light infantry of the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance, though examples exist in every Western European tradition of the time. It features prominently in Italian treaties and in particular those of the so-called Bolognese school.
Marozzo, Manciolino, the Anonimo Bolognese, Agrippa, di Grassi, Giganti and others wrote on the technique of rotella combat.
This polished shield is handcrafted from 1.2mm mild steel and measures approximately 56cm in diameter. On the back, two leather straps are firmly attached to a black padded band (one is fully adjustable with a steel buckle).
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Anonymous customer published the 23/04/2025 following an order made on 08/03/2025
For the price requested this is a high quality shield. The metal- and leatherwork are robust and up to standard. The weight is reasuring, and hasn't actually proven too tiresome during sparring bouts. That said, the shield isn't very nimble, even if it still offers great protective coverage otherwise.