Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Espadon
Two-handed sword of the 15th century.
From Encyclopedia
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- Heavy coat from buff-leather worn alone for light protection or under armor.
- Couter
- Also spelt cowter. Plate armor protecting the elbow.
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- Type of flail; consists of a metal ball attached to a short wooden handle by a chain.
- Gladius
- The Legions patterned their short swords after those of the Spanish Celts. The historian, Polybius, says they were introduced into the army during…
