Germanic shield boss for a batavian impression

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Would a pointy germanic shield boss be suitable for an 1st century AD auxiliary Batavian impression

Hi Jef,

The first two photos would be suitable for first century, they are typical Germanic first century bosses. I'm not certain on the very conical shape in the third photo.

I have one of the second types on one of my shields.

NOT the ones with spikes or buttons, these are much later.

The brass one you posted is perfect too.

The one posted by Tony (in black and white) was from an auxiliary soldier's grave at Verdun in Slovenia and dates from the Augustan period IIRC. It's taken from Michael Fugerre's 'Weapons of the Romans' (I have this shape in iron if you are interested! :wink: )