From Encyclopedia
- Arbalest
- Also crossbow. Consists of a bow attached to an arched stick. Is powerful, low-trajectoried weapon. Fires a bolt (a shorter arrow).
- Corslet
- Also spelt corselet. A light half- armour popular in the sixteenth century for general military use (for example, for town…
- Collar
- See Gorget.
- Bard, or Barding
- A term for horse armor, which could be made from a variety of materials, including mail and plate.
