This is a very old style of shield dating back over 3,000 years. Bronze age artwork shows warriors with such shields.

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This shield developed from the larger medieval heater shield. As knight's body armour had become more effective the shield became less important for direct protection. This shield was more able to glance a blow and better body armour could stop any weaken

We often think of the rectangular Scutum shield used by Imperial Legions in the first and second century as 'the Roman Shield'. But this the oval Clipeus was older, used by more troop types and used long after Scutum.

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This kit shield was developed with its taper that meant it could be held close to the body, covering nearly all the left side. Viking Invaders of Northern France liked this shield.