Toledo Eagle wooden Shield AG874 by Art Gladius of Spain

AG874 Art Gladius
TOLEDO EAGLE WOODEN SHIELD
List Price: $~~349.00~~
Our Price: $249.90

Overall Height: 29"
Width: 18.5"
Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz.

Primarily intended for use as wall display pieces, many of our shields have been adapted for parade and theatrical use. They are equipped with chain hangers. Hang these Decorative Shields by themselves or with our Swords or Poleaxes for a grand display.

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TOLEDO EAGLE WOODEN SHIELD AG874 by Art Gladius Our Toledo Eagle Shield depicts the iconic "Haga", a mythical giant two-headed eagle that could easily carry a bull in it's talons. A symbol of strength and relationship to the Holy Roman Empire. The Castile and Leon quartered empossed golden and silver relief in its center. Crafted in Toledo, Spain, the shield is made of sturdy wood bearing a wonderful authenticty not found in many decorative shields. Beautifully finished it fashions highly ornate fitting making it a piece great for home decor. Equipped with a thick steel chain on the reverse side of the shield, the shield is easily mounted and also features an adjustable sword handle/mount giving the ability to mount most sized swords behind it. The Art Gladius wooden Toledo Eagle Shield measures 29 inches in height, 18.5 inches wide and weighs approx 7 lbs.		• Overall Height: 29" • Width: 18.5" • Material: Wood w/metal fittings • Weight: approx 7 ibs • Chain Hanger in back side of shield A great conversation piece, collectors item and even LARP (Live Action Role Play) accessory. A decorative shield not intended to withstand actual blunt force combat. Specs may vary slightly from piece to piece.

The Doubel Eagle Coat of Arms The coat of arms of Charles V consists of the imperial double-headed eagle representing the Holy Roman Empire, bearing an escutcheon with the coats of arms of Castile and Leon quartered and Granada in point (a pomegranate as in the current Spanish Arms) surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece, and crowned by the Imperial crown. During the reign of Charles I, the city of Toledo Spain adopted the emperor's arms, and those are the present arms for the city, adding the figures of the kings, remembering ancient city symbols. Toledo's arms are allegedly a grant of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (King Charles I of Spain).


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