Romeinse umbo voor scutum, staal Viking zwaarden in Gotland

in Gotland

niet altijd meer nodig was

als accessoire voor bij een kilt en voor Schots reenactment

fastened together with leather straps

This type of sallet was typically combined with other pieces of armour

Romeinse umbo voor scutum, staal Viking zwaarden in GotlandUmbos like these were mounted on the Roman scutum and were sometimes made of brass and sometimes of bronze. Fully round umbones were also used. Umbos were designed to deflect enemy blows while also providing space for gripping the shield. Besides their practical function, they could also serve a decorative purpose in some cases. This replica umbo is the perfect accessory for ambitious re enactors looking to build their own Roman shield. It is ideal as