Odin's Shield
Odin's Shield was a Norse artifact.
History
In 1109, the Norse shield was wielded by King Sigurd Magnusson on his voyage to Constantinople. After a sea battle against Saracens off the coast of Lisbon, King Sigurd gifted the shield to Demona, as a reward for coming to his aid in the conflict. He also argued that the 'pagan' iconography no longer suited him, while acknowledging his hypocrisy for holding on to his lucky charm, the Eye of Odin. Demona ultimately handed the shield off to her daughter, Angelika. ("Fortune Favors the Brave...")
Odin's Shield was eventually discovered in Japan and put on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan for its Vikings in Japan exhibit. Demona attempted to steal the shield and the Manhattan Clan, believing it could be a magical talisman, thwarted her. But the attempted theft of the shield was a ruse to distract the clan from Demona's true quarry, a Gold Locket. ("A Prize Beyond Compare...")
Characteristics
Odin's Shield is a circular shield with runes inscribed along its rim, and an image of Odin astride Sleipnir, wielding Mjolnir upon its face.
