Infantry Shield (Pavise), ca. 1450, possibly Chomutov, Bohemian, possibly Chomutov (now Czech Republic), Wood, leather, gesso

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Infantry Shield (Pavise), ca. 1450, possibly Chomutov, Bohemian, possibly Chomutov (now Czech Republic), Wood, leather, gesso, silver foil, polychromy, H. 42 1/2 in. ( cm); W. 20 1/2 in. ( cm); H. of curvature 5 in. ( cm); D. approximately 1 in. ( cm); Wt. 16 lb. 11 oz. (7569 g), Shields, Shields of this type were carried by crossbowmen and other foot soldiers in central Europe during the fifteenth century. They were often fitted with a prop to enable them to be freestanding. This example is painted in the center with a crown surmounted by three ostrich feathers, a badge of the kings of Bohemia

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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