Thesaurus Term/Concept: SHIELD BOSS

Identifier	95241
Class	MDA OBJECT TYPE
Status	Preferred
Index?	Yes
Scope Note	A convex, usually round, piece of metal or other material mounted at the centre of a shield. Originally serving a practical purpose in deflecting blows and providing a mounting for the grip, it later developed into an ornamental feature.

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