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
£104.57 £94.06
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
£83.55 £67.79
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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£52.02 £41.51
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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£18.39 £16.82
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
£30.48 £25.75
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
£28.90 £26.27
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
£25.75 £22.07
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
£52.02 £44.67
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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