Anglo-Saxon Gilt Double-Axe Shield Mount
6th-7th century A.D. A bronze mount with gilded lozengiform central element and T-shaped 'axe' extensions; the lozenge with three-band collars, punched bands to the edges and central quatrefoil motif with pellets to the ends; two thick mounting lugs to the reverse, one with its mounting rove in place. See Hammond, B., British Artefacts vol.1 - Early Anglo-Saxon, Witham, 2009, p.75-81, for discussion. Hammond, A.B., Benet's Artefacts of England & the United Kingdom, 4th Edition, 2021, p.451, A09-0304. 7.5 grams, 45 mm (1 3/4 in.). Found Hertfordshire, UK.Accompanied by copies of the relevant Benet's Artefacts of England & the United Kingdom pages where it is published.