Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Gambeson
Quilted and embellished coat-armor.
From Encyclopedia
- Bill
- Also Brown Bill or Black Bill. Polearm with a wide cutting blade and sometimes also spikes and hooks.…
- Shoulder
- The corner part of a sword. Connects a blade to a tang.
- Visor
- Protection for the eyes and face; a plate defence pivoted to the helmet - skull.
- Javelin
- A short throwing spear, used as a shock weapon.
