Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Ox mace
Mace made of metal; head was shaped like that of an ox's and often had holes in the nostrils so that it whistled when swung.
From Encyclopedia
- Foible
- Special (Renaissance) term for the upper, weaker part of a blade. Does most of the attacking for its speed and nimbleness.
- Gambeson
- Quilted and embellished coat-armor.
- Jack
- Poor coat from layered fabric or leather will little plates inserted and stitched between the layers.
- Muffler
- Mitten-like removable extension of a sleeve on a hauberk.
