Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Gisarme
Solid and bulky, ornamental spear-like polearm.
From Encyclopedia
- Ailette
- A flat plate of leather or parchment (square, round or diamond-shaped) which tied to the point of the shoulder. Worn between 1250-1350 to…
- Arming Cap
- Quilted cap worn beneath the helmet.
- Slow match
- A slow-burning cord of hemp or flax soaked in saltpetre and then dried. Used to ignite cannon and hand guns.
- Solleret
- See Sabaton.
