From Encyclopedia
- Claymore
- Two-handed broadsword from the 16th century used by the Scotch Highlanders against Englishmen.
- 'Maximilian' armour
- A modern term applied to the style of early sixteenth century armour characterized by narrow, parallel fluting, popular during the…
- Slow match
- A slow-burning cord of hemp or flax soaked in saltpetre and then dried. Used to ignite cannon and hand guns.
- Tang nut
- See Pommel nut.
