{"product_id":"vik-35a","title":"VIK-35A - Viking Warrior  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIK-35A – Viking Warrior | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Viking shield wall was a distinctive military formation used throughout Northern Europe during the early medieval period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarriors stood closely together, protecting themselves and their companions with a continuous line of shields while confronting opposing infantry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to John Jenkins Designs, the formation was particularly effective while the soldiers maintained their positions and could support one another during the fighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAxes, swords and spears were commonly employed in these engagements, with warriors attempting to strike at exposed parts of their opponents or create openings in the defensive line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIK-35A – Viking Warrior by John Jenkins Designs portrays a Viking infantryman advancing into combat with an axe and shield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure features a yellow shield decorated with two black animal designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts attacking pose complements the other Viking warriors in the collection, allowing collectors to recreate the moment when opposing infantry formations meet.\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":53242919125274,"sku":"VIK-35A","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/VIK-35A.jpg?v=1793181938","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/vik-35a","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}