5th-6th century AD. A group of iron weapon components comprising: a domed shield boss with central spike, broad flange with three attachment studs, roves to the reverse; a rectangular shield-grip with waisted middle, substantial studs; a substantial francisca blade with swept profile, curved edge and square rear to the socket; head of a thrusting spear with lozenge-section leaf-shaped blade, short neck, tapering closed socket; head of a throwing spear with thick leaf-shaped blade and short closed socket, attachment pin still in situ. Cf. weapon garniture in Herzog, R, & Koller, A, Die Alamannen, Stuttgart, 1997, p.296. 1.4 kg total, 14.3-35cm (5 1/2 - 13 3/4"). From the family collection of a South East London collector; formerly acquired in the late 1950s. [5, No Reserve]Fine condition.