Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Spangenhelm
A modern German term describing conical helmets constructed of a number of segments riveted together; descended from Late Roman prototypes.
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- Backplate
- Plate armour defence for the back.
- Catapult
- Class of siege engines designed to throw spears and heavy bolts.
- Hammer
- War hammer very effective vs. plate armor.
- Pike
- Long spear with a small steel head, carried by infantrymen. Metal strips (cheeks) were riveted down the shaft from the point, to reinforce…
