THE BATTERSEA SHIELD
Aug 13, 2020
2 minutes
Archeological evidence indicates that during the Iron Age Celtic warriors were prestigious, high-status members of that society. Many of them were buried with elaborately decorated weapons, horses and even chariots, presumably for ceremonial or religious reasons. As a result, the majority of shields are often discovered in burial sites.
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