Bosses (umbo)

The boss or umbo was originally designed to deflect blows from the centre of shields, though they also provided a place to mount the shield's grip. A boss provides a significant advantage for deflecting blows when using a punching motion.

006761
121.86  109.61 
The La Tène Celtic shield was indeed a significant aspect of Celtic warfare and culture during the Iron Age, particularly in the La Tène period, which...
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006728
97.37  79.00 
Behold the heart of Rome's formidable defense: the Scutum Boss. Serving as the focal point of the iconic Roman Scutum, this sturdy brass protrusion was not...
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006708
60.62  48.38 
The boss, a metal or wooden protrusion often found at the center of round shields, has a rich historical background. Initially designed primarily to deflect...
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004417
21.43  19.60 
This shield grip has been designed in Australia by an Australian re-enactor exclusively for Fight Club. It will add style and authenticity to the back of...
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003812
35.52  30.01 
This Viking boss was recreated from an archaeological find in the remains of a Scandinavian funeral boat. The original piece comes from Groix island, off...
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003576
33.68  30.62 
You spoke and we listened! Introducing the new Fight Club bigger, wider boss with a larger internal diameter to fit your gauntlet and protect your hands....
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002754
30.01  25.72 
MFC's Boss of Boss. At 1.8mm it will take the toughest of blows, can you really take a chance with your hands on the weekend when you have work on Monday....
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000775
60.62  52.05 
The boss was originally designed to deflect blows from the centre of round shields, though they also provided a place to mount the shield's grip. A boss...
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