Romeinse umbo voor scutum, staal Viking zwaarden fastened together with leather straps

fastened together with leather straps

The sword is forged from one piece of metal for extra solidity

You can optionally paint the wood or stain it if you want to hang it in the garden

From antiquity to the early modern period

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Romeinse umbo voor scutum, staal Viking zwaarden fastened together with leather strapsUmbos like these were mounted on the Roman scutum and were sometimes made of brass and sometimes of bronze. Fully round umbones were also used. Umbos were designed to deflect enemy blows while also providing space for gripping the shield. Besides their practical function, they could also serve a decorative purpose in some cases. This replica umbo is the perfect accessory for ambitious re enactors looking to build their own Roman shield. It is ideal as