Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Fletching
Feathers fastened onto the back of an arrow to help it fly straight.
From Encyclopedia
- Bavin
- See Waster.
- Hilt
- The lower part of a sword. Consists of a cross-guard, handle/grip, and a pommel. Medieval swords are most likely to have a…
- Locking gauntlet
- Gauntlet with overlapping little plates fastened to a pin on the wrist.
- Volgue
- See Spear.
