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click for more images		 Norman Kite Shield with Dragon Motif ii
Some of the dragons that the Normans displayed upon their teardrop-shaped kite shields looked more like the mongrel offspring of a flying fox and a lizard. However, medieval naturalists classified many different types of dragon, and a beast such as the one on this shield should perhaps be more correctly termed a Wyvern.

We have handcrafted this badge in polished pewter. It is approximately 35mm overall.		  
Code: KTB176Price: £4.00

click for more images		 Norman Kite Shield with Dragon Motif
Dragons were popular emblems for the Normans to paint on their kite shields. The artists of the day seem to have enjoyed depicting these serpentine creatures, since they always went to the extent of imaginatively potraying them with their long tails coiled or playfully knotted.

We have handcrafted this badge in polished pewter. It is approximately 35mm overall

  
Code: KTB175Price: £4.00

click for more images		 Norman Kite Shield with Stylized Cross
The Norman knights who fought at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 protected themselves with a large shield, known as a kite shield. This covered a knight virtually from ankle to shoulder. This design of a stylized cross was one that was widely used by both sides at Hastings, however.

We have handcrafted this badge in polished pewter. It is approximately 35mm overall.		  
Code: KTB174Price: £4.00
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