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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Instances/Examples (7)
| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Find Type | FSF13593: SHIELD BOSS (Early Saxon - 410 AD to 649 AD) |
| Find Type | FSF35909: SHIELD BOSS (Early Saxon - 410 AD to 649 AD) |
| Find Type | FSF36219: SHIELD BOSS (Early Saxon - 410 AD to 649 AD) |
| Find Type | FSF16547: SHIELD BOSS (IPS: Early Anglo-Saxon to IPS: Early Middle Saxon - 500 AD? to 700 AD?) |
| Find Type | FSF10615: SHIELD BOSS (IPS: Early Middle Saxon - 610 AD to 688 AD) |
| Find Type | FSF47969: SHIELD BOSS (Saxon - 410 AD to 1065 AD) |
| Find Type | FSF48242: SHIELD BOSS (Saxon - 410 AD to 1065 AD) |