Shield Maiden Sweatshirt — Anime Style Viking Warrior Norse Heritage Crewneck | Heritage Clothing
S / Dark Heather
£34.30
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Shield Maiden Sweatshirt — Anime Style Viking Warrior Norse Heritage Crewneck | Heritage Clothing
£34.30
Shield Maiden Sweatshirt — Anime Style Viking Warrior Norse Heritage Crewneck
The shield maiden wasn't a myth — Norse sagas record women who took up arms, trained alongside warriors, and fought in battle. This sweatshirt carries the same anime-style design as the t-shirt in this family: a female Viking warrior rendered with the clean lines, expressive detail, and striking presence of Japanese illustration tradition. Heritage and art form, meeting on Gildan 18000 heavyweight fleece. Built for the colder months and the longer stories.
Also available as a t-shirt — Shield Maiden Anime T-Shirt in 9 colours, S–5XL. Mug coming soon.
Want to know more about the women behind the legend? Read our blog: Shield Maidens of the Sagas — Fact, Fiction and the Fiercest Women of Norse Mythology.
Browse the full Shield Maidens collection.
Product features
- Unisex adult fit — true to size across S–2XL
- Gildan 18000 medium-heavy 50/50 cotton-poly blend (8.0 oz/yd²) for warmth and durability
- Tubular knit construction — no side seams for reduced waste and cleaner silhouette
- Ribbed knit collar and double-needle stitching for lasting shape
- DTF inner neck label — itch-free wear
- OEKO-TEX® certified dyes — ethically grown US cotton
- Available in 10 colours: Black, Dark Heather, Forest Green, Light Pink, Maroon, Navy, Red, Sand, Sport Grey, White
- Made in Nicaragua
Size guide
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width, in | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 28.00 |
| Length, in | 27.00 | 28.00 | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 |
| Sleeve (from centre back), in | 33.50 | 34.50 | 35.50 | 36.50 | 37.50 |
Care instructions
- Machine wash cold (max 30°C / 90°F)
- Non-chlorine bleach as needed
- Tumble dry low heat
- Do not dry clean
Frequently asked questions
Is this sweatshirt unisex?
Yes — unisex adult fit, true to size across S–2XL.
What style is the graphic?
The design is rendered in an anime style — bold, expressive illustration with clean lines and striking visual presence, applied to a Norse shield maiden subject. A fusion of Japanese illustration tradition and Viking heritage.
Were shield maidens real?
Norse sagas record women who took up arms and fought alongside warriors — Hervor, who claimed her father's cursed sword from his burial mound; Lagertha, who fought at the side of Ragnar Lothbrok; and the women recorded at the Battle of Brávellir. Read more in our blog: Shield Maidens of the Sagas — Fact, Fiction and the Fiercest Women of Norse Mythology.
What colours are available?
Available in 10 colours: Black, Dark Heather, Forest Green, Light Pink, Maroon, Navy, Red, Sand, Sport Grey, and White — all in sizes S–2XL.
Is this suitable as a gift?
Yes — a strong gift for fans of Norse mythology, Viking history, anime art, or anyone drawn to bold, story-driven heritage clothing.
Is this available as a t-shirt?
Yes — the same anime-style Shield Maiden design is available as a Shield Maiden Anime T-Shirt in 9 colours, S–5XL.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Gildan 18000, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: For adults. Made in Nicaragua.
Care instructions: Machine wash cold (max 30°C / 90°F). Non-chlorine bleach as needed. Tumble dry low heat. Do not dry clean.
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