Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Brigandine
Form of coat-of-plates with hundreds of small plates, partially covering each other. Mobile yet protective.
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- Bec de Faucon
- Polearm with a large hammer head instead of an axe, and backed with a spike or curved fluke. Usually has a heavy steel…
- Coronel
- Also cronel. Crown-shaped lance head used for jousts of peace.
- Coat-of-Plates
- Form of a flexible plate- armor made of steel, bone, or hardened leather plates which are riveted or stitched inside leather or…
- Guige
- Strap which holds a shield up the shoulders or neck.
