The Banded Iron Shield is a sturdy, medium-sized shield with a circular shape, featuring a central iron boss surrounded by concentric bands of iron reinforcing a wooden base. The surface is rough and textured, showing signs of wear and battle damage, with scratches and dents that tell of its use in combat. The iron bands are dark and metallic, contrasting with the lighter, weathered wood, and the shield's rim is bound with a strip of iron for additional durability.