Shield, Abyssinia, 1868 (c)

Circular shield made of dished hide with the outer surface decorated with four brass bosses, four crescents and decoratively shaped brass plaques. The edge has an iron strip bounding it decorated with brass studs. The inside has a small cushion and four iron rings.

The shield was reputedly captured by Captain Cornelius Francis (Frank) James, DAQMS with the expeditionary force, during the Abyssinian Campaign (1867-1868).