Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Crossbow

A horizontal bow set at 90 degrees to the tiller and spanned by mechanical means. Originally made of horn, wood, and sinew, the bowstave was later made of steel. See also Arbalest.

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Breastplate
Plate armour protecttion for the front of the torso, to the waist. See also plackart.
Etching
A decorative process fre­quently applied to the surface of metals especially in Europe from about 1500 onwards; frequently used in conjunction…
Gorget
Also called a collar. Close-fitting plate protecting the neck, throat, and upper chest.
Iwatajinga
Club consisting of a stone head attached to a wooden handle.
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