Add this well designed rustic conical shield umbo, to your Anglo-Saxon, Viking or Medieval shield, adding significantly to their historical look. So be it protecting the shield-bearer’s hand or deflecting sword blows, this shield boss will surely suit best.
Painstakingly HANDFORGED from tough and durable 16 gauge MILD STEEL (available in 14 gauge mild steel as well), this shield boss is FULLY FUNCTIONAL. Mushroom head rivets and washers are provided with this umbo.
Note: This product is carefully coated with a layer of oil when packaged that acts as a temporary (protective) layer against corrosion (rust), which can easily be wiped off using any oil remover or even a dry cloth.
Diameter: 16.8cm
Height: 6.5cm
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
7" Forged Conical Shield Boss - 16 gauge
This Shield Boss does not come with Rivets or washers.
if makiing a shield you will need 5 rivets and washers for the Shield and an additional 3 for the handle. usually 4 inch rivets will suffice for most of the shield with a long 2inch for the one across the handle. recommend at least another 2 inch and 2 inch and a half for the handle be used so:
4 off. Inch long Rivets2 off. 2 inch rivets
3 off. inch and a half
9 off Washers.