06-19-2005, 03:42 PM
Early shields featured a wooden boss. I have seen a reproduction of an ancient shield where whole thing - shield, boss and even the handle was cut from a solid block.
In fact, was the boss made separately and attached to the shield? If so, how was it attached - none of the drawing I have seen show any rivets. Can anybody recommend a good source of information on shields with wooden bosses.
In fact, was the boss made separately and attached to the shield? If so, how was it attached - none of the drawing I have seen show any rivets. Can anybody recommend a good source of information on shields with wooden bosses.
