The shield in question feels solidly built but at the same time lighter than an ordinary shield and would be quite serviceable.
Those inspecting the ogre's corps note that the skin, eyes, and other outer layers of the body melt away to the black goo. Also, the thicker fat layers of certain areas seemed to be melting away. What remains at the center of a dark, viscous puddle is a skinless, emaciated body.
Upon disturbing the sacks, the rotted burlap-like material bursts open and spills its contents of moldy food items and an obvious clinking avalanche of golden coinage.