Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Collar
See Gorget.
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- Couter
- Also spelt cowter. Plate armor protecting the elbow.
- 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 …
- Footman's lance
- The footman's lance was essentially a spear used solely for thrusting. Generally, lances were considered to be a cavalry weapon but foot soldiers…
- Onager
- Roman Ballista, so named after a wild ass because of the way it kicked back upon firing. It was most common in the armies in the mid 4th century…
