The buckler’s remarkably long service life, from the 12th through the 18th century, reflects its genuine versatility: equally at home in the earliest documented sword-and-buckler fencing of the I.33 manuscript and in the later rapier traditions of the Renaissance, it remained relevant across a span of European martial arts history matched by few other weapons. This reproduction, sized at 12 inches in diameter and worked in 14-gauge steel, suits HEMA practitioners and re-enactors alike.
Buckler Shield, 12-Inch Diameter, 14-Gauge
From the 12th to the 18th century, the buckler earned its place as a versatile weapon, equally adept in defence and offence. Essential in both classical rapier play and I.33 sparring, it remains a popular choice for HEMA practitioners today. This 12-inch diameter version is worked in 14-gauge steel for genuine durability.
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