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
$199.00 $179.00
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
$159.00 $129.00
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
$99.00 $79.00
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
$35.00 $32.00
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
$58.00 $49.00
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
$55.00 $50.00
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
$49.00 $42.00
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
$99.00 $85.00
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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