Thesaurus Term/Concept: SHIELD BOSS
| Identifier | 95241 |
|---|---|
| Class | MDA OBJECT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A convex, usually round, piece of metal or other material mounted at the centre of a shield. Originally serving a practical purpose in deflecting blows and providing a mounting for the grip, it later developed into an ornamental feature. |
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| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Find Type | SHIELD BOSS (Early Medieval/Dark Age - 410 AD to 1065 AD) |
| Find Type | SHIELD BOSS (Early Medieval/Dark Age - 410 AD to 650 AD) |
| Find Type | SHIELD BOSS (Early Medieval/Dark Age - 500 AD to 650 AD) |
| Find Type | SHIELD BOSS (Early Medieval/Dark Age to Medieval - 410 AD? to 1539 AD?) |
| Find Type | SHIELD BOSS? (Early Medieval/Dark Age - 410 AD to 1065 AD) |