Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Slow match
A slow-burning cord of hemp or flax soaked in saltpetre and then dried. Used to ignite cannon and hand guns.
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- Harquebus
- See arquebus.
- Hackbut
- See Arquebus.
- Rondel
- A disc of metal fitted to daggers or staff weapons to protect the user's hand, and to the rear of armets to protect the…
- Gamboised
- A padded defense made of linen, flax or other fabric, sometimes reinforced and studded. Gamboised cuisses were often worn as an early addition to…
