Coat of arms shield V9 in wood for crafts – poplar plywood

The craft table is set, the paints are ready, and any minute now little knights will be designing their very own family coat of arms. That's exactly what this wooden heraldic shield is made for: a classic shield shape from heraldry, unfinished and ready for your ideas. Whether you're painting with children, creating medieval décor or designing a personal family crest – you give the smooth surface a story all of its own.

What changes for you

• You can get started straight away with painting, decorating or writing – because the poplar plywood comes unfinished and takes paint, glue or oil directly.
• Your craft project ends up looking neat. That's thanks to the smooth, laser-cut edges with their typical fine brown rim.
• You get exactly the size that suits your project – from 3 cm to 50 cm in height, selectable in 1 cm steps.
• You can plan bigger activities with ease too, such as crafting with children at a birthday party – because the heraldic shield is available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.
• You're holding a real piece of craftsmanship. It's made in our own Bütic production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Why this coat of arms shield makes a difference

A ready-cut coat of arms takes the hardest part off your hands: the sawing. You can focus on the fun part – designing, painting, decorating. And you still get an even shape with clear outlines. It works straight away on a festive table, on a child's bedroom door or in medieval-themed decorations. This way, a simple wooden cutout quickly becomes something personal.

Material & finish

The heraldic shield is made from 3 mm thick poplar plywood and is laser-cut. This gives it smooth, clean edges – you can pick up the shield and start working on it straight away, with no sanding needed. The wood is unfinished, meaning neither varnished nor glazed, and can be painted, decorated, coated or oiled as you like. As a natural material, every shield has its own grain: sometimes lighter, sometimes darker, occasionally with small knots. This isn't a flaw – it makes every piece one of a kind.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: poplar plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: heraldic shield V9
• Height: 3 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 8.5 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges with the typical brown laser edge
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the coat of arms shield

• At a knight-themed birthday party: every child paints their own coat of arms – and at the end, a proud little band of knights marches through the house with their self-designed shields.
• For your family crest: transfer your design onto the wood and hang it in the hallway – a personal piece that visitors will notice straight away.
• When crafting with children: the handy shape gives structure and guidance, and even the youngest quickly end up with a result they can proudly show off.
• For medieval décor: several shields in different sizes on the wall or on the table – and your themed evening gets the perfect setting without much effort.
• For business use: at a medieval market, in a club house or during a themed week in a restaurant, you can label the shields as signs or price tags – and with sets of up to 100, you're well equipped for large displays too.

Good to know about the coat of arms shield

The shield is the heart of every coat of arms: in medieval heraldry, it made knights clearly recognisable at tournaments and on the battlefield. That's exactly why this classic shape is such a good fit for family crests, knight parties and anything that should bring a touch of history into play.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do: keep the unfinished wood dry and simply wipe off dust with a dry cloth. Avoid prolonged moisture – that way your heraldic shield will keep its shape and natural surface for a long time. If you'd like to hang it outdoors, protect it with a suitable paint or oil.

Options & what's included

• Height freely selectable from 3 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• Supplied in its natural state: unfinished, without paint or decoration

Frequently asked questions

Is the wood treated? No, the heraldic shield is supplied unfinished – neither varnished nor glazed. That means you can decorate it just the way you like straight away.

What can I use to decorate the heraldic shield? You can paint it, stick things on it, coat it or oil it – the unfinished poplar plywood takes paint and glue well.

Why is the edge brown? The shield is laser-cut. This creates the typical brown rim – a characteristic of this cutting method that also ensures smooth edges.

How wide is the shield? The width is proportional to the height: at a height of 10 cm, the shield measures 8.5 cm wide.

Does every shield look the same? The shape is identical, the wood isn't: as a natural material, it varies in shade and grain and occasionally has small knots – every piece is one of a kind.

In the end, it's not about a wooden cutout. It's about the moment a child holds up the coat of arms they painted themselves – or your family crest hangs on the wall for the first time. Simply choose your size and quantity, and you design the rest.