Encyclopedia of historical weapons - 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 Originally made of horn, wood, and sinew, the bowstave was later made of steel. See also Arbalest.

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Ailette
A flat plate of leather or parchment (square, round or diamond-shaped) which tied to the point of the shoulder. Worn be­tween 1250-1350 to…
Breastplate
Plate armour protecttion for the front of the torso, to the waist. See also plackart.
Gorget
Also called a collar. Close-fitting plate protecting the neck, throat, and upper chest.
Partizan
See Partisan.
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