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Medieval Dragon Shield
Dragon Shield with Graphic Riveted Rim

This Replica Dragon Medieval Shield . . .
is constructed of 16 ga. steel. The shield size is 18" x 24" and it has a curved shape. It is the classic "Heater" style battle shield. It is painstakingly created by our graphic artist from artists from an oil original , digitized and then sprayed with a protective layer of polyurethane to preserve the artwork. The shields are available in either a wall display version with a chain to hang from or a hand-held battle ready version with heavy duty 1 1/2" leather straps on the back. Order the version you desire below. Everything you see is a graphic, including the riveted rim. It looks so real, we must point that out.

SH503DG-HG-Dragon-Rim  Display Shield with Hanging Chain
Hanging Shield Back View

SH503DG-BR-Dragon-Rim Battle Shield with Leather Straps
Battle Shield Back View

 

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Dragon On Black
Red Dragon on Black

SH504P-DG-HG-Dragon-on-Black Hanging Shield
Hanging Shield Back

 

SH504P-DG-BR-Dragon-on-Black Battle Shield w/Straps
Battle Shield Back

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Dragon per Bend Sinister

SH503P-DG-HG-Dragon-per-Bend-Sinister Hanging Shield
Hanging Shield Back

SH503P-DG-BR-Dragon-per-Bend-Sinister Battle Shield w/Straps
Battle Shield Back

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Dragon Quarterly
Dragon Quarterly

SH503P-DG-HG-Dragon-Quarterlyanging ShieldHanging Shield
Hanging Shield Back

SH503P-DG-BR-Dragon-Quarterly Battle Shield w/Straps
Battle Shield Back

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Wyvern per Bend Sinister
Wyvern per Bend Sinister

SH503P-DG-HG-Wyvern-per-Bend-Sinister Hanging Shield
Hanging Shield Back

 

SH503P-DG-BR-Wyvern-per-Bend-Sinister Battle Shield w/Straps
Battle Shield Back

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Tudor Dragon
Tudor Dragon Shield
riveted rim is part of the artwork and not a separate piece
2 Styles Available - Hanging or Hand Held Battle Ready

SH503P-DG-HG-Tudor-Dragon Hanging Shield
Hanging Shield Back

 

SH503P-DG-BR-Tudor-Dragon Battle Shield w/Straps
Battle Shield Back

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Welsh Dragon
Welsh Dragon

SH503P-DG-HG-Welsh-Dragon Hanging Shield
Hanging Shield Back

SH503P-DG-BR-Welsh-Dragon Battle Shield w/Straps
Battle Shield Back

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Red Dragon on Green
Red Dragon on Green medieval shield
riveted rim is part of the artwork and not a separate piece
2 Styles Available - Hanging or Hand Haled Battle Ready

SH503P-DG-HG-Dragon-on-Green Hanging Shield

SH503P-DG-BR-Dragon-on-Green Battle Shield w/Straps

 

 

Fantasy Dragon

The dragon does have its place in Heraldry, usually found in the personal arms of the 17th and 18th century middle German territory lords.  It is said to represent “defense of treasure”.

The Aragon dragon is the earliest found in personal coat of arms as far back as the 13th century where the head of the dragon is seen on top of the crowned helm on the personal coat of arms of Pero IV of Aragon, or Peter the IV. He was known as ‘the Ceremonius’ and ‘the one of the little dagger’, although how he earned those monikers is unknown.  He was the Count of Barcelona, King of Aragon, King of Sardinia and Corsica and conquered part of Greece, becoming the Duke of Athens and Neopatria.  He deposed the king of Marjorca, become King himself among other accomplishments.  His life was spent in turmoil fighting to maintain control of these lands from rebellious nobles and foreign wars so perhaps a dragon, in ‘defense of treasure’ was a very appropriate moniker for his personal coat of arms. Variations on his coat of arms continued throughout the Aragonese dynasty into the 19th century. The dragon crested crown continued to be featured on the Spanish Heir Apparent personal coat of arms as well and appears in Valencia noble lines through these same time periods.

In Luxembourg, the dragon also appears in heraldry.  Jean II (1392-1441), a French noble who gained notoriety as the man who sold Joan of Arc to the British (for 10,000 livres), also had the symbol of the Dragon crested crown.

Perhaps the most glorious representation comes from a Knight of the Golden Fleece named Jacob, Lord of Fiennes (after 1444-1488). Again the imagery of the dragon rising from the power of the crown is used in a magnificent painting of the personal coat of arms.

With the similarities between the earlier Pero the IV of Aragon and with the knowledge that familial lines based their personal coat of arms with familial regard, it can be observed that this fierce and glorious creature rising from the crown atop the helm was reserved for those who fought in the defense of their family’s honor- and treasure.

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