Encyclopedia of historical weapons

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Encyclopedia of historical weapons

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Gauntlet
Armored glove mostly consisting of a single plate for the back of the hand and a smaller and flexible part of overlapping plates for the fingers. See…
Gambeson
Quilted and embellished coat-armor.
Gorget
Also called a collar. Close-fitting plate protecting the neck, throat, and upper chest.
Badelaire
Sword with a heavy, curved blade and S-shaped quillions; used during the 16th century.
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