Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Poleyn
Armor protecting the knee.
From Encyclopedia
- 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 Originally made of horn, wood, and sinew, the bowstave was later…
- Morgenstern
- See Morning star.
- Abbasi
- Straight-bladed steel sword with a padded hilt; back of the blade was strengthened by supports; often highly decorated with gold inlay and gilt.
- Fist mace
- Iron or steel mace shaped like a clenched fist.
