Romeinse umbo voor scutum, staal Viking zwaarden The sword is forged from

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

This type of sallet was typically combined with other pieces of armour

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The armour is made from 1

From antiquity to the early modern period

Romeinse umbo voor scutum, staal Viking zwaarden The sword is forged fromUmbos 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