Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Kite-shaped shield
A large, elongated triangular shield with a rounded top used throughout Europe from the tenth to the thirteenth century, commonly associated with the Normans.
From Encyclopedia
- Aketon
- Quilted piece of clothing worn under armor, made to devour strokes.
- Flammards
- Also flambards. Two-handed swords with a certain wave or with a flamed blade.
- Badelaire
- Sword with a heavy, curved blade and S-shaped quillions; used during the 16th century.
- Doloire
- (wagoner's axe) battle axe used in the 15th century; socketed steel head is fitted to a wooden haft.
