Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Pavise
Large, usually rectangular shield carried by infantrymen and frequently used in siege operations to protect archers. The largest pavises were equipped with a prop to support them.
From Encyclopedia
- Back
- The no-cutting part opposite the blade. Double-edged swords has no back.
- Slaughtersword
- See Two-handed sword.
- Onager
- Roman Ballista, so named after a wild ass because of the way it kicked back upon firing. It was most common in the armies in the mid 4th century…
- Zagbnal
- Steel pick or beaked axe from India; often engraved and inlaid with gold.
