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Shield or buckler, in the Spanish style. Circular, made in two halves riveted together. Convex in section, edge turned under, roped and bordered with steel-headed rivets; in the centre is a riveted conical boss with a central spike of diamond section. The shield is divided into six compartments by applied, radiating, leaf-shaped spokes; in each compartment is a circular boss, also applied; the entire surface is enriched with a close-set ornament of foliage masks, trophies and the heads of animals deeply etched on a blackened background. At the back the leather lining band remains, also rings for the enarmes, the latter secured by pyramid- headed bolts and rosette-shapes washers.

Shields of thi...

c. 1560
Steel and leather, etched
A324
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