Shield Boss, late 4th century, Vermand, Gallo-Roman (found in Vermand, France), Iron, silver, glass, H. 6 1/4 in. (16 cm); Diam

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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. ( 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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