Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Angon
Frankish and Anglo-Saxon throwing spear. Has a long (6 ft) thin iron neck with a barbed head. Almost indentical to the Roman pilum.
From Encyclopedia
- Arming Cap
- Quilted cap worn beneath the helmet.
- Gisarme
- Solid and bulky, ornamental spear-like polearm.
- Tabard
- Similar to a surcoat. Made from front and back parts laced together. Could be tightened or left loose.
- Waist lame
- A horizontal lamination in the breast or backplate at waist level.
