From Encyclopedia
- Besagew
- Large, sliding roundel, protecting joints on a human body.
- Boss
- Also umbo. The round shaped piece of metal at the center of a shield. Protects the hand.
- Crossbow
- A horizontal bow set at 90 degrees to the tiller and spanned by mechanical means. Originally made of horn, wood, and sinew, the bowstave was later…
- Damascening
- Also called inlay. A process used for the decoration of metal surfaces; usually silver or gold onto iron or steel. 'True'…
