Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Lance rest
A support for the lance when couched; this was bolted to the right side of the breastplate and was often hinged.
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- Boss
- Also umbo. The round shaped piece of metal at the center of a shield. Protects the hand.
- Etching
- A decorative process frequently applied to the surface of metals especially in Europe from about 1500 onwards; frequently used in conjunction…
- Slaughtersword
- See Two-handed sword.
- Battering Ram
- A Battering Ram is a large chunk of wood used to knock down castle walls in the Medieval era. With the weight of at least four men behind it, this…
