Handcarved Birch Viking Shield with Nordic Vegvisir Symbol, 24"Viking round shield with carved Vegvisir symbol new painting scheme This hand carved shield's main decorative motif is the Vegvisir, an Icelandic runic compass used by travelers not to get lost on their voyages. It used to be a powerful Viking symbol of protection. It also features a highly detailed Viking style braid and Futhark runes, all carved into the plywood. This model is made of 15mm thick birch wood, finished with a wood burning technique, as