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Each is faced with canvas for strength and paintability, as well as assembled with 1\/4\" solid steel rivets. Each Asgard line shield is trimmed with rawhide and laced with waxed thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease leave a note of what color and style you would like if a paint scheme is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GormancraftWoodworks","offers":[{"title":"Plain","offer_id":40922450952257,"sku":null,"price":223.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"painted","offer_id":40922450985025,"sku":null,"price":223.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/9890\/5153\/files\/il_fullxfull.1288735040_qe0k.jpg?v=1711403119"},{"product_id":"viking-round-shield-asgard-line-12-buckler","title":"Viking round Shield, Asgard Line: 12\" buckler","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe round shield was a staple of warfare throughout human history. 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