(Vroeg)middeleeuwse ronde schildknop Baardkralen in which semi-ritual facial expressions

in which semi-ritual facial expressions contributed to the identity of the wearer

Belt fittings like this were worn all over the Viking world between the 9th and 10th century

origin and classification

but also by the Merovingians and the Anglo-Saxons

klingbreedte tot 5

(Vroeg)middeleeuwse ronde schildknop Baardkralen in which semi-ritual facial expressionsShield bosses were used to reinforce a shield, to protect the hand, and when the shield was used to hit the enemy, the shield boss could hit hard. This shield boss is perfect for making your own shield. It is provided with 4 drill holes to nail it to the shield. Nails are not included and can be ordered separately.