Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Greave

Also called schynbald or jamber. Plate defence for the leg from knee to ankle, initially protecting only the front, but later the whole lower leg. Constructed of two plates hinged together and shaped to the contours of the muscle. Schynbald and jamber are used in connection with the earlier type.

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Aventail: A curtain of mail attached by means of staples (ver-velles) around the base of a helmet (especially the basinet ), and…

Armour: Usually metal pieces made specially for their purpose - to protect their wearer's body against thrust, stabs and any other kind of attacks. Comprises…

Flukes: Close, deep fullers.

Studded and Splinted Armor: Heavy fabric or leather with the filling of rigid materials riveted in plates or strips.

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