Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Hammer
War hammer very effective vs. plate armor.
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- Boss
- Also umbo. The round shaped piece of metal at the center of a shield. Protects the hand.
- Lammellar
- Form of armor. Consist of small metal plates stitched together.
- Longsword
- Hand-and-a-half long, straight, double-edged sword with a cruciform hilt. Usually 4-4.5 ft long with a weight of 3-4 lbs. The most…
- Fletching
- Feathers fastened onto the back of an arrow to help it fly straight.
