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ID for Shield-shaped clothing adornments...(?)
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Mayadigger:
Ave!
Copper alloy; 15mm/1.5gm
Shield-shaped with bent attachment pins.
Era and use, anyone?
Best,
Kevin
SC:
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
Mayadigger:
Balkans for sure.
Thanks Shawn! +++
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