Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Javelin
A short throwing spear, used as a shock weapon.
From Encyclopedia
- Coronel
- Also cronel. Crown-shaped lance head used for jousts of peace.
- Polaxe
- See Pollaxe. See also Hache.
- 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…
- Oncin
- One-sided pick which has a socketed metal head fitted into a wooden handle and was used with both hands
