Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Schiavona

Special form of a cut & thrust sword with a cage- hilt and distinctive cat-head-like pommel. Mostly single-edged back-swords but also wide or narrow with a double-edged blade. Has a ricasso for the fingering grip or thumb-rings.

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Slow match: A slow-burning cord of hemp or flax soaked in saltpetre and then dried. Used to ignite cannon and hand guns.

Vambrace: Armor covering the forearm.

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