Beyond covering the hand and grip, a shield boss added real structural rigidity to the shield face, and boss shape varied historically between conical and more rounded, domed profiles depending on period and region. This reproduction recreates that domed brass form.
Shield Boss, Brass, Domed
A shield boss, or umbo, is a round, convex or conical piece of material fitted at the centre of a shield, covering the handgrip while presenting a hardened point that could also serve as an offensive striking surface. This brass boss carries a rounded, domed profile, offering an alternative shape to our conical boss options. A decorative and functional centrepiece suited to a range of round shield builds.
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Shield Boss, Large Conical
SKU: AH6750A shield boss, or umbo, is a round, convex or conical piece of material fitted at the centre of a shield, covering the handgrip while presenting a hardened point that could also serve as an offensive striking surface. This large conical boss offers substantial coverage over the shield’s central handgrip, made of thick metal for genuine protective and structural value. A prominent, imposing centrepiece suited to a full-sized round shield build.
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Shield Boss, Standard Round
SKU: AH6751A shield boss, or umbo, is a round, convex or conical piece of material fitted at the centre of a shield, covering the handgrip while presenting a hardened point that could also serve as an offensive striking surface. This standard round boss offers classic, versatile coverage over the shield’s central handgrip. Made of thick metal, it suits a wide range of round shield builds.
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Shield Boss, Embossed Decoration
SKU: AH6755BA shield boss, or umbo, is a round, convex or conical piece of material fitted at the centre of a shield, covering the handgrip while presenting a hardened striking point. This version carries embossed decoration across its surface, a treatment seen on higher-status surviving and depicted historical examples. A striking centrepiece suited to a wearer or collector wanting a more decorative shield build.
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Republican Scutum, Oval Pattern III
SKU: AH6128The scutum was the primary form of body protection carried by Roman soldiers, deflecting incoming missiles as well as absorbing the impact of hand-held weapons in close combat. This reproduction offers a further alternative build within our Republican-pattern scutum range, recreating the oval form that preceded the rectangular Imperial shield. Vertical curvature helped deflect blows while the oval profile maintained broad frontal coverage.
