Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Pavise
Large, usually rectangular shield carried by infantrymen and frequently used in siege operations to protect archers. The largest pavises were equipped with a prop to support them.
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- Fingering
- Wraping index finger around sword’s ricasso to give it a greater tip control.
- Tassets
- Overlapping plates covering the joint of the haunch part in a full- armor.
- Dabus
- Mace that consists of a piece of wood studded with nails.
- Goupillon
- Steel, three-pronged horseman's flail used; head could be spiked or plain.
