Heater Shield

Although they evolved from kite shields, they were more manageable and used either mounted or on foot. As plate armor began to cover more and more of the body, the shield grew correspondingly smaller. Relatively lightweight compared to other similar shields, the heather shield was easy to move around during both mounted and on-foot combat.

Because they were relatively inexpensive and easy to make, they were used by almost every social class.

Heater shields often featured a strap or guige for the shield to be slung over the back when not in use.