Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Bill
Also Brown Bill or Black Bill. Polearm with a wide cutting blade and sometimes also spikes and hooks. Effective vs. armored enemies and horses, therefore suited for fighting cavalry. Comes in many forms.
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- Helmet
- Armor protecting the head. Comes in many forms.
- Jack
- Poor coat from layered fabric or leather will little plates inserted and stitched between the layers.
- Tang nut
- See Pommel nut.
- Oncin
- One-sided pick which has a socketed metal head fitted into a wooden handle and was used with both hands
