This handmade and hand-painted wooden shield is beautiful in its simplicity. It features a large red "X" design inspired by Viking and Norse shields of old. The shield's solid red oak body measures about 27 inches across and is 0.5 inches thick. A heavy metal disc/boss is in the center, and stainless steel studs line the border. Dual leather straps are also used to secure the arm along the back—one going over the forearm and one intended to be gripped or held. Because this shield is made of real wood, please note that the wood-grain background shown in the picture may vary slightly from the shield you receive (this is simply due to the nature of the wood). The front of the shield has also been applied with several coats of topcoat/varnish to protect it through the years. Whether for the wall or the battlefield, this shield is well balanced and ready to serve. KEY FEATURES - 27 Inches Across. - 1/2 Inches Thick. - Red Oak Body Construction. - Metal Disc / Boss in Center. - Stainless Steel Studs. - Genuine Leather Straps. - Hand-Painted. Remember, all our shields are individually painted, and are made one at a time. Nothing else comes close to the quality or authenticity of every shield. Please note: In order to protect our images and products, we have watermarked these product photos. The shield does not actually say our business name on it. Shipping will be FREE within the United States. International shipping costs will be the actual calculated USPS shipping costs for your location. If you live outside the United States, we encourage you to check with your country's customs or postal department to see if there might be a customs fee for having this item shipped to you. Every country is different with this, so we leave that up to the buyer to check on that.