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Round Steel Shield Ø48cm with Integral Pointed Boss, 5th-11th cen.
This round steel shield with an integrated pointed boss was typical of the early Middle Ages, from about the 5th to the 11th century. The shield was used in close combat to ward off blows from swords, axes and other weapons. With the integrated pointed boss, you could hit an opponent. The size of the shield (Ø48 cm) indicates that it was probably a shield for an infantry warrior. In the 11th century, round shields with bosses gradually fell out of favour and were replaced by almond-shaped shields (so-called Norman shields). More information...
Round Steel Shield Ø48cm with Integral Pointed Boss
- Total diameter 48 cm
- Handle length 10.5 cm
- Material thickness at the edge 7.8 mm
- Weight approx. 5.4 kg
This round steel shield with an integrated pointed boss was used primarily by:
- Vikings: This type of shield was widespread in Scandinavia.
- Saxons: A Germanic tribe that inhabited areas in present-day Germany and England.
- Slavs.
Characteristic elements:
- Round shape: Provides good protection for the body.
- Steel construction: Ensures durability and strength.
- Pointed boss: A metal protrusion in the centre of the shield used for attack and defence.
- Rivets on the edge: Connect the wooden reinforcement to the iron plate of the originals. However, this shield is made entirely of metal, without the wooden reinforcement.
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