Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid. Medieval Crusaders era, bronze archer thumb ring. The triangular bezel is decorated with incised floral and geometric motifs. Broad and gently tapering rounded ring band. Outside diameter: ± 23,6 mm Inside diameter: ± 20,8 mm minimum Condition: good and solid condition, very smooth and shiny olive-green patina, wearable. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher. -> Ancient archers wore rings on the bow-thumb to protect it when drawing the bowstring. To draw the bow, the archer would loop the thumb around the string just below the arrow and stabilize it against the first finger. With the release of the bowstring, the ring would shield the thumb while also allowing the string to swiftly glide past it.