A shield boss or umbo is a round, convex, or conical piece of material in the middle of a shield. Shield bosses are usually made of thick metal, but can also be made of wood. The Boss was originally designed to fend off blows from the center of round shields, although they also provided a place to attach the shield's handle. Over time, curved body heating shields became more popular and enarme replaced the bar handle, the boss became more of an ornament.
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Period: Antiquity – ancient Greece, Rome and gladiators / Ancient armour
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