{"product_id":"escudo-medieval-cruz-orden-de-santiago-laton","title":"Medieval Shield Cross Order of Santiago Brass","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eshield\u003c\/strong\u003e is the active defensive weapon used by almost all cultures for defense in long-range and hand-to-hand combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf different shapes and materials, it had a high symbolic value and was decorated with emblematic motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shield was not usually abandoned for reasons of honor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"All go into hand-to-hand combat with the long spear\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOr strike with the sword and finish off the fierce enemy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlacing foot next to foot, pressing shield against shield\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlume next to plume and helmet against helmet\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe closed formation and being able to protect oneself with a comrade's shield was a guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the funerary context, the shield is an insignia that honors the deceased. It was an honor for the warrior to consecrate his own shield after his death in combat. According to classical texts, it was the piece of armament most dedicated to the Gods. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eshield\u003c\/strong\u003e could be offered as part of loot collected on the battlefield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedieval shield, Swiss style with three points on the chief and finished in a point at the bottom. It is decorated with the Insignia of the \u003cstrong\u003eOrder of Santiago\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Gules Cross simulating a sword, with a fleur-de-lis shape on the hilt and on the arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Exclusive Collection of Historical Shields manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eMarto\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Origin and Quality. Made in Toledo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56930823930187,"sku":"963,8","price":192.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/6550\/9451\/files\/853.jpg?v=1775131349","url":"https:\/\/armasmedievales.es\/en\/products\/escudo-medieval-cruz-orden-de-santiago-laton","provider":"armasmedievales","version":"1.0","type":"link"}