Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Spurs
Y-shaped metal goads strapped to the heel, used to drive the horse on. Dating from early antiquity. Early medieval spurs were of simple prick type; rowel spurs date from the very late thirteenth century.
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- Chausses
- Leggings made from mail when a part of armor.
- Horseman's pick
- See War hammer.
- Shield
- Defensive article. Has many shapes and sizes. Usually made of wood or metal and a covering such as a leather. Has a handle or several straps to get…
- Horseman's hammer
- War hammer made of iron or steel, used by mounted fighters.
