Viking Chief Harald Foam Shield

The Viking shield is with Harald wherever he travels.

The shield is usually mounted on the railing of the Viking ship Ragna, so the crew is protected against hostile attacks. When Harald's crew goes ashore, they take the shield with them so they can always defend themselves. The shield is constructed of beech planks held together by an iron edge and a round iron dome. The shield's motif is Harald himself in combat with Ragna's mythical figurehead, the Midgard serpent, which is rumored to reside in the world's oceans.

The story behind Viking Harald

The Viking Series has its roots in Danish Jutland in the year 800, where the most famous Nordic Viking chief, Harald, lived. Harald was not just a feared warrior who protected his clan, he was also an experienced sailor who travelled far and wide. He brought huge treasures home as well as stories about foreign people whose ability to fight would make every Viking laugh out loud. Harald’s raids made the world live in fear of the Vikings and his legacy lives on today. Now you get to follow in his footsteps.