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Description: | Cast copper alloy heraldic mount dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The object is shield shaped in plan and rectangular in cross-section. A long integral hexagonal sectioned lug projects from the reverse of the object. The lug is 16.06mm in length and 4.51mm thick. The object has three chevrons in gules (red) in the field. The field has the remains of dark coloured enamel, possibly azure or sable, (blue or black). The object has a dark brownish patina and can be dated to the 14th century.
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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