Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Pilum

Roman throwing spear. Has a small, leaf-shaped head on a long and thin iron part attached to a wooden shaft. Effective vs. shields when it digs into it and draws it down.

Encyclopedia of historical weapons

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Armour
Usually metal pieces made specially for their purpose - to protect their wearer's body against thrust, stabs and any other kind of attacks. Comprises…
Falling buffe
Hinged, face part of a helmet. Can be secured by a leather strap and has flexible lames so it can be lowered for better…
Harquebus
See arquebus.
Morning star
Also called morgenstern. A form of spiked club , popular in the early sixteenth century.
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