A complete copper alloy shield shaped mount dating to the medieval period.<p class="mw-empty-elt"></p>
<p>The object is shield shaped in plan and is flat. There are traces of red enamel on the front of the object but in other areas the original copper alloy surface has completely worn away. There is an integral stud projecting from the reverse of the object which is square in profile and tapers to a point.</p>
<p>Similar objects have been recorded on the PAS database, see records LIN-6A3B31, LIN-F3ABB3 and BM-EDC2F4. The different colours and patterns on the shields suggest that this example may have carried a coat of arms and the mount used on an item of horse harnessing.</p>
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Durham County Council, Lauren Proctor, 2013-05-14 14:29:50</div>
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