Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Boss

Also umbo. The round shaped piece of metal at the center of a shield. Protects the hand.

Encyclopedia of historical weapons

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Chausses
Leggings made from mail when a part of armor.
Halberd
Weapon which improved effectivity vs. heavy armor. Has a wide, short axe attached to a 5-6 ft haft and a sharp spear at…
Slaughtersword
See Two-handed sword.
Volant-piece
An English term for the reinforcing brow-piece on a helmet such as the sallet.
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