Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Longbow
Archer’s weapon for launching arrows. Draws 30-36 inches and ranges over 300 yards. Very effective vs. unarmed enemies.
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- Bec de Corbin
- Special type of a polehammer.
- Cross-guard
- See Cross.
- Gorget
- Also called a collar. Close-fitting plate protecting the neck, throat, and upper chest.
- Ox mace
- Mace made of metal; head was shaped like that of an ox's and often had holes in the nostrils so that it whistled when swung.
