Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Poleyn
Armor protecting the knee.
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- Falling buffe
- Hinged, face part of a helmet. Can be secured by a leather strap and has flexible lames so it can be lowered for better…
- Pavise
- Large, usually rectangular shield carried by infantrymen and frequently used in siege operations to protect archers. The largest pavises…
- Sheath
- See Scabbard.
- Volant-piece
- An English term for the reinforcing brow-piece on a helmet such as the sallet.
