The "Yeoman" Steel Buckler

"The Yeoman" was inspired by the common soldiers' buckler from the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries. The buckler was meant to be a small, easy to carry shield, and if used properly can be deceptively protective. The buckler was used for hundreds of years and went through very little functional change. In addition, bucklers varied in size ranging from essentially a shield boss, with a handle, all the way to almost the size of a small targe or rotella. 

The example shown below is Folio 83r from The Hours of Jeanne d'Evreux, Queen of France, and was written around the year 1324. There are also several 16th century examples at the Royal Amouries in Leeds.

Price Estimate

• This particular buckler (shown in title photo) is made of 14 gauge mild steel, with the boss being dished from the same piece as the body, and the edge is rolled in order to increase stiffness and strength. The polishing is the same as the rest of "The Yeoman" set, meaning it is left with a munitions-grade finish. 
• A buckler like this would go for $250
• Other factors may increase or decrease price.