Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Besagew
Large, sliding roundel, protecting joints on a human body.
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- Coif
- Hood of fabric or mail worn under a helmet. By the twelfth century it often incorporated a ventail.
- Pavise
- Large, usually rectangular shield carried by infantrymen and frequently used in siege operations to protect archers. The largest pavises…
- Poleaxe
- See Pollaxe.
- Two-handed sword
- Also slaughtersword. Special and long (5.5-6 ft) type of a great sword with a very long grip compared to its …
