Pelta

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I was reading in Bishop and Coulston about phalerae either having a pelta shape or design while other phalerae had peltas as part of the motif on the phalerae.


My question is: What exactly is a pelta.

Does anyone have photos or provide a description


Thanks

Paolo

[Bran ap Maclou]

Mythological crescent shaped shield.

In Starwars, Georges Lucas used it as an inspiration to designe the flag of rebel alliance.

More seriously :
http://www.antiqueo.com/artefacts/roman ... uckle.html here as a buckle

http://www.thejoyofshards.co.uk/visits/ ... hmus.shtml here as a mosaic

Regards

Greg