Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Counterfeit damascening
Simpler form of damascening. Fine pattern is applied onto a surface of an armor piece.
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- Aventail
- A curtain of mail attached by means of staples (ver-velles) around the base of a helmet (especially the basinet ), and…
- Falchion
- Single-edged sword with a heavy and towards the tip widening blade. Similar to a meat cleaver. Used mostly by infantry. Balanced…
- 'Maximilian' armour
- A modern term applied to the style of early sixteenth century armour characterized by narrow, parallel fluting, popular during the…
- Visor
- Protection for the eyes and face; a plate defence pivoted to the helmet - skull.
