Lord of Battles – Medium Shield Boss – 14 Gauge Steel
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- Brand
- Lord Of Battles
- Era
- Medieval
Overview
Lord of Battles - Medium Shield Boss - 14 Gauge Steel
This steel shield boss is crafted from sturdy 14 gauge steel and its interior has been blackened. It has six cut-outs that allow for the use of screws or rivets to affix the boss to the center of a shield. Mounting hardware is not included.
For many shields, a strong shield boss is essential - it not only provides a hard center point that could, in a pinch, be used to punch a foe, but much more importantly it protects the hand behind the shield from a puncturing javelin or a strong penetrating strike that penetrates the shield.
In spite of what is commonly portrayed in movies or video games, a shield is not a protective force field - they can be broken or the wood can be split by a strong strike. A warrior who has his arm strapped to his shield has the risk that a javelin or spear may actually puncture the shield and grimly pin his shield directly to his arm. For a warrior with a center-gripped shield with a hand protected by a stout shield boss the risk to his hand and arm is greatly mitigated.
Specifications
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- Brand
- Lord Of Battles
- Era
- Medieval
- Country of Origin
- India
- Dimensions
- 7 1/2'' x 7 1/2''
- Material
- Mild Steel
- Gauge
- 14 Gauge
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The Maker
Lord Of Battles
Lord Of Battles offers an ever expanding line of armor and re-enactment gear with an eye towards quality and authenticity. Based in India, these guys have been supplying the European HEMA and re-enactment communities for years through various resellers, but are now taking control of their own brand. Our direct partnership with the factory allows us to offer their products at deep discounts, by cutting out an entire level of markup.
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Won’t Lose Fingers With This The Good:
Hard to go wrong with something like this. It’s thick, strong, and looks aesthetically pleasing. It has successfully stopped a baseball bat from crushing me (when attached to my shield obviously), and it has yet to show anything other than scuff marks. The holes for the rivets/nails are symmetrical and the finish is good.
The Bad:
Nothing to say, since its hard for manufactures to go wrong here.
Verdict:
A very good boss for any shield you wish to create. You’re in good hands here
Good Boss I will say it does look smaller when you get it here. I think the hand in the above pic might be smaller then mine by quite a bit. Still it’s well made and has no rust spots or any other issues. Looks sturdy enough to make a shield more then ready for combat be it sparring or a dual to the death. Can’t wait to put it on.