Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Novacula
Sickle-like tool consisting of a tanged, iron head fitted into a wooden handle.
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- Collar
- See Gorget.
- Cross-guard
- See Cross.
- Slow match
- A slow-burning cord of hemp or flax soaked in saltpetre and then dried. Used to ignite cannon and hand guns.
- Gamboised
- A padded defense made of linen, flax or other fabric, sometimes reinforced and studded. Gamboised cuisses were often worn as an early addition to…
