From Encyclopedia
- Bracer
- Early fourteenth century form of defence for the lower arm; also a term for an archer's arm guard to protect the forearm from the bowstring.
- Edge
- The sharp, cutting part of a
blade.
Swords are single or double-edged.
- Slow match
- A slow-burning cord of hemp or flax soaked in saltpetre and then dried. Used to ignite cannon and hand guns.
- Footman's lance
- The footman's lance was essentially a spear used solely for thrusting.
Generally, lances were considered to be a cavalry weapon but foot
soldiers…
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