1280-1304. Copper alloy, cast, fair size, shield shaped horse harness heraldic mount, once enamelled and gilded probably from the Mortimer family, probably Edmund De Mortimer, (the main branch based in Wigmore) who held land in most counties in England and Wales but died out during the 15th Century. Length 77.5mm, Width 60.2mm, Thickness 2.0mm, Weight 41.9g.  Edmund De Mortimer, Coat of Arms - A shield Barry - three bars with a false escucheon, on a chief paly and the corners gyronny - emblazioned with gold and with blue enamel. The back is plain with remains of black laquer and the corrosion products of the rivet type attachment in the corners. The surface is corroded and gilding/enamelling has degraded. It was distorted probably by the plough when found. Ref. Finds Research Group 700-1700 - Data sheet 12[a] - Shield shaped mounts by Nick Griffiths - 1991, No. 1 &amp; 7 and The Illustrated Book of Heraldry, Stephen Slater, Hermes House an Imprint of Annes Publishing Ltd, London 2010, pages 72, 75 &amp; 78.
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