I just thought I'd share my most recent project with you! It's... um - I'm not quite sure what it is. It is the size, shape and has the grip of a Scottish targe, but with a small boss in the middle. The boss is mainly for decoration, so I guess it's a targe...
I just wanted something lighter and faster than my current (and way too thick) round shield. I like how it turned out actually, despite perhaps being a bit ''posh'' for a ranger.
I don't get a lot of missile protection from it, but it's sturdy enough to withstand your regular battlefield weapons, and maybe even a hammer? I hope so, but I haven't tested it with myself behind the shield yet. Anyhow, it's plywood, covered with hardened panels of heavy leather, and with a rawhide edging.
Unfortunately it's not 100% authentic (i.e. screws, wood-stain, staples) but not everything is available right now in Tunis.
The front; notice the vague six-rayed star separating the panels.
and the back of the shield.
The white rectangle is padding covered with canvas and stapled down. The buckled leather strap is screwed and tacked on.
The runes read ''Rise and rise again, until lambs become lions.
The handle (-very ugly.) is wrapped in suede leather and bound. Again, the blacksmith who I work with is away, so I had to use pipe
I'm really sad about this, but have decided the handle is only temporary until I can forge something with him when he gets back. 
And there ya go! Healthy criticism much appreciated, as it is only my second shield!
Let me know if you want me to post how I went about it as well eh.
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