Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Slow match
A slow-burning cord of hemp or flax soaked in saltpetre and then dried. Used to ignite cannon and hand guns.
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- Basinet
- Also called bascinet, basnet. An open-faced helmet with a globular or conical skull enclosing the sides of…
- Cuirbouilli
- Tough leather for making armor.
- Small-Sword
- Also court-sword, walking-sword or town-sword. Mostly almost blunt, pointed cane, though some small-swords are pointed…
- Jadagna
- Club made of ironwood; sometimes fitted with a stone or metal spike in the head.
