A fine representation of an 11th century warrior in chainmail, bearing a kite shield and a spear. Copper alloy, 43 mm. photo

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A fine representation of an 11th century warrior in chainmail, bearing a kite shield and a spear. Copper alloy, 43 mm.

There are two holes for attachment and a notch to the left suggesting that this is a buckle plate.

This is an extremely rare illustration of a warrior bearing a kite shield as illustrated in the Bayeux tapestry. They are shown in the tapestry in use by both Saxons and Normans, but in the main the Saxon's preferred round shields.

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