A German bullet-proof circular shield (rondache), end of the 16th century Heavy, slightly domed shield, forged in one piece, with a turned edge. Original lining-and grip rivets with partly preserved brass ornamental discs carved in the shape of flowers. On the back, preserved remnants of the decorative fringe and a fragment of the leather lining. Shot strike mark and a further bullet hole that has almost fully penetrated the shield. Diameter cm. historic, historical, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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Keywords: 16th, bullet-proof, century, circular, german, rondache, shield