Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Shield
Defensive article. Has many shapes and sizes. Usually made of wood or metal and a covering such as a leather. Has a handle or several straps to get hung by.
From Encyclopedia
- Damascening
- Also called inlay. A process used for the decoration of metal surfaces; usually silver or gold onto iron or steel. 'True'…
- Fort
- See Forte'.
- Standard
- A mail collar common in the fifteenth century.
- Tang nut
- See Pommel nut.
