Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Ball & chain
Type of flail; consists of a metal ball attached to a short wooden handle by a chain.
From Encyclopedia
- Mace
- Metal ball attached to a wooden handle. All steel in the later times. Often a symbol of power.
- Stechhelm
- A 'frog-mouthed' form of great helm which was worn specifically for Gestesch, bolted to the breastplate.
- Town-Sword
- See Small-Sword.
- Espadon
- Two-handed sword of the 15th century.
