From Encyclopedia
- Boss
- Also umbo. The round shaped piece of metal at the center of a shield. Protects the hand.
- Flail
- Jointed weapon consisting of a spiked, flanged or knobbed steel bludgeon chain-attached to a short wood or steel haft.
- Hammer
- War hammer very effective vs. plate armor.
- Dolabra
- Axe-like tool/weapon used by legionnaires; socketed head attached to a wooden handle.