Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Gauntlet

Armored glove mostly consisting of a single plate for the back of the hand and a smaller and flexible part of overlapping plates for the fingers. See also mitten gauntlet, elbow gauntlet, and locking gauntlet.

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Arbalest: Also crossbow. Consists of a bow attached to an arched stick. Is powerful, low-trajectoried weapon. Fires a bolt (a shorter arrow).

Cod-piece: Fabric covering for the groin, latterly padded. Its counterpart in armour could be either of mail or, more usually, of plate.

Gambeson: Quilted and embellished coat-armor.

Mortuary sword: See Backsword.

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