Please note: 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 showing a richly decorated bezel with animals around a decorated central rosette. Outside diameter: ± 26,6 mm Inside diameter: ± 21,6 mm minimum Condition: good and solid condition with smooth and shiny dark patina, wearable. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request. Archers thumb ring 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.