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Bosses (umbo)

The boss or umbo was originally designed to deflect blows from the centre of shields, though they also provided a place to mount the shield's grip. A boss provides a significant advantage for deflecting blows when using a punching motion.

  • $47.05 Brass Domed Shield Boss (umbo)
    The boss was originally designed to deflect blows from the centre of round shields, though they also provided a place to mount the shield's grip. A boss provides a significant advantage for deflecting blows when using a punching motion...

  • $60.35 Decorative Domed Shield Boss (umbo)
    The decoration on this boss is etched into the steel to create a 3D texture. The boss was originally designed to deflect blows from the centre of round shields, though they also provided a place to mount the shield's grip. A boss provides a...

  • $25.57 Domed Shield Boss (umbo)
    The boss was originally designed to deflect blows from the centre of round shields, though they also provided a place to mount the shield's grip. A boss provides a significant advantage for deflecting blows when using a punching motion. This boss is...

  • $30.68 $24.55 Saxon Shield Boss (umbo)
    The boss was originally designed to deflect blows from the centre of round shields, though they can also provided a place to mount the shield's grip. A boss provides a significant advantage for deflecting blows when using a punching motion. Although...