Shield Maiden Sweatshirt — Legendary Female Viking Warrior Norse Heritage Crewneck | Heritage Clothing
S / Charcoal
£43.58
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Shield Maiden Sweatshirt — Legendary Female Viking Warrior Norse Heritage Crewneck | Heritage Clothing
£43.58
Shield Maiden Sweatshirt — Legendary Female 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. Hervor, who raided her father's burial mound to claim his cursed sword. Lagertha, who fought at the side of Ragnar Lothbrok. The women of Brávellir, recorded in the sagas as fighting in the shield wall. Strong, fierce, and unapologetic. This crewneck carries that spirit — a bold Norse warrior design on Gildan 18000 heavyweight fleece, built for the colder months and the longer stories.
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 — meets flammability, lead, cadmium, bisphenols and phthalates requirements
- Available in 10 colours: Black, Charcoal, Dark Heather, Forest Green, Heliconia, Irish Green, Maroon, Military Green, Navy, Red
- 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.
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. Archaeological evidence, including the Birka warrior burial, has added weight to the historical record. 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, Charcoal, Dark Heather, Forest Green, Heliconia, Irish Green, Maroon, Military Green, Navy, and Red — all in sizes S–2XL.
Is this suitable as a gift?
Yes — a strong gift for fans of Norse mythology, Viking history, strong women in history, or anyone drawn to bold, story-driven heritage clothing.
Is this available as a t-shirt?
Yes — the Shield Maiden design is also available as a Shield Maiden T-Shirt.
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.
Also available as a t-shirt — Shield Maiden T-Shirt.
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.
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