Shield Boss, late 4th century, Vermand, Gallo-Roman (found in Vermand, France), Iron, silver, glass, H. 6 1/4 in. (16 cm); Diam. 7 7/8 in. (19.99 cm), Shields-Parts of, This boss, or umbo, was originally attached over a hole in the center of a circular or oval wooden shield and protected the hand of the person holding it. The shield was carried by the grip (accession number 17
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Shield Boss, late 4th century, Vermand, Gallo-Roman, France, Iron, silver, glass, H, 6 1/4, 16 cm, Diam, 7 7/8, 19.99, Shields-Parts, boss, umbo, originally attached, hole, center, circular, oval wooden, shield, protected, hand, person holding, carried, grip, accession number, 17
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