Buckler Shield (18g) 

The round shield was the most widely used shield by the Vikings.It was easy to make and even easy to handle.The shield is a plain metal round protection .The shield is ringed with metal braces .It is completely usable dfor costume dressing and reenactment purposes.
Bucklers are traditionally small shields used to deflect the blows of an opponents sword. These shields were typically round but sometimes existed in other shape, and they were used as companion pieces to arming swords, rapiers, and other one-handed weapons.