Encyclopedia of historical weapons

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Encyclopedia of historical weapons

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Counterfeit damascening
Simpler form of damascening. Fine pattern is applied onto a surface of an armor piece.
Lance rest
A support for the lance when couched; this was bolted to the right side of the breastplate and was often hinged.
Hasta
The hasta was the Roman trusting spear. It was carried by the units called triarii in Republic times. Marius military reforms made the pilum the…
Quaddara
Straight-bladed sword, often inlaid with gold; hilt is of horn with no guard.
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