Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Jupon
Short, fitted overcoat made of several thick fabric layers and a final layer which was usually from silk or velvet. Has an embroided coat of arms of the wearer.
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- 'Maximilian' armour
- A modern term applied to the style of early sixteenth century armour characterized by narrow, parallel fluting, popular during the…
- Standard
- A mail collar common in the fifteenth century.
- Falcata
- Forward-curving single-edged sword.
- Fletching
- Feathers fastened onto the back of an arrow to help it fly straight.
