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.
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- Boss
- Also umbo. The round shaped piece of metal at the center of a shield. Protects the hand.
- Mortuary sword
- See Backsword.
- Slow match
- A slow-burning cord of hemp or flax soaked in saltpetre and then dried. Used to ignite cannon and hand guns.
- War axe
- The term war axe is not a particular weapon but rather descriptive of an axe designed specifically for use in combat. War axes were generally…
