Antique Finished El Cid Shield

This is the medieval shield of the legendary leader El Cid who captured the Moorish Kingdom of Valencia after a nine-month siege.

This shield is made in burnished 20 gauge steel and is antique crackle finished in white with a red cross and finished with bronzed embossing. The piece is equipped for wall hanging and is complete with a back-mounted bracket that allows one or two swords to be fixed behind the shield for an outstanding wall display. Length: 25"Width: 17 5/8"