Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Mitten gauntlet
A gauntlet with articulated transverse lames covering the fingers, rather than the fingers each being separately protected by a series of articulated plates. See also gauntlet.
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- A horizontal bow set at 90 degrees to the tiller and spanned by mechanical means. Originally made of horn, wood, and sinew, the bowstave was later…
- Hagbush
- See Arquebus.
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- War hammer made of iron or steel, used by mounted fighters.
- Jadagna
- Club made of ironwood; sometimes fitted with a stone or metal spike in the head.
