Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Ball & chain
Type of flail; consists of a metal ball attached to a short wooden handle by a chain.
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- Bardiche
- Alsocalled berdiche. A pollaxe with a long, slightly curved blade, principally used in north-eastern Europe.
- Lame
- A narrow strip or plate of steel, sometimes used in armour to provide articulation.
- Type of armor made from small metal rings. Is flexible but insufficient vs. thrusts (therefore usually worn with a tough padding…
- Waster
- Also bavin or cudgel. Wooden practice sword.
