{"product_id":"vik-27b","title":"VIK-27B - Viking Warrior  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIK-27B – Viking Warrior | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Viking Age, infantry formations commonly relied upon the shield wall to provide protection against opposing soldiers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis arrangement brought warriors into close contact, with each man depending upon the protection offered by his own shield and those of the soldiers standing alongside him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to John Jenkins Designs, the fighting within a shield wall could become a prolonged struggle involving thrusting spears, slashing swords and axes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe formation was effective while the warriors maintained their positions, but once the line was broken, it could become extremely difficult to restore order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIK-27B – Viking Warrior by John Jenkins Designs depicts a Viking infantryman defending his position with an axe and shield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis variation features a blue shield decorated with a yellow serpent design, providing a colourful alternative to VIK-27A.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure is designed to complement other Viking shield wall warriors and can be positioned within a larger defensive formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the Age of Arthur – The Vikings collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53242918600986,"sku":"VIK-27B","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/VIK-27B.jpg?v=1793181938","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/vik-27b","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}