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Antiquities Discussion Forums => Fibulae and Clothing Items => Topic started by: Mayadigger on June 26, 2020, 04:05:12 pm

Title: ID for Shield-shaped clothing adornments...(?)
Post by: Mayadigger on June 26, 2020, 04:05:12 pm

Ave!

Copper alloy; 15mm/1.5gm

Shield-shaped with bent attachment pins.

Era and use, anyone?

Best,

Kevin

Title: Re: ID for Shield-shaped clothing adornments...(?)
Post by: SC on June 26, 2020, 04:55:17 pm

If found in the UK I would be certain that they are medieval horse harness decorations.

I assume they are from the Balkans?  Quite possibly the same thing, I just can't be certain as my source is the Museum of London book on medieval horse gear.

SC

Title: Re: ID for Shield-shaped clothing adornments...(?)
Post by: Mayadigger on July 03, 2020, 02:25:07 pm

Balkans for sure.

Thanks Shawn!  +++