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Description: | A complete copper-alloy shield shaped horse harness fitting or mount. It measures 27mm in length and 21mm in width, at its widest point. Near to the top edge there is a central circular perforation measuring 2mm in diameter, this perforation is probably a rivet hole, the rivet is now missing. The front face is decorated with three chevrons gules (red) in relief. Fragments of the red enamel within the chevrons can be seen as can traces of gilding around them. The back face is flat and undecorated. The three chevrons are most likely to be the coat of arms for Clare, which was used by the Earls of Gloucester and Hereford. This mount is medieval and probably 14th century in date.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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