Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Jupon
Short, fitted overcoat made of several thick fabric layers and a final layer which was usually from silk or velvet. Has an embroided coat of arms of the wearer.
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- Collar
- See Gorget.
- Francisca
- Light throwing axe used alongside an angon.
- Ahlespiess
- A polearm common to German-speaking areas, particularly used by the Swiss and Habsburgs: the wooden shaft is relatively short, and the weapon is…
- Ball & chain
- Type of flail; consists of a metal ball attached to a short wooden handle by a chain.
