Eastern European steel war shield, 1700s. 1980 grams, 18-1/2" diameter. Ornately engraved and well-worn shield featuring pastoral scenes of animals, vegetation and people (a strange juxtaposition for its use in battle), four raised studs on front (to camouflage screwed-in carrying rings from other side), back with portion of old leather liner, good condition with numerous small dents, rusted patches, fine pitting and somewhat cleaned. With photo-certificate.
(200 - 300 USD)