Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Breastplate

Plate armour protecttion for the front of the torso, to the waist. See also plackart.

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Arbalest
Also crossbow. Consists of a bow attached to an arched stick. Is powerful, low-trajectoried weapon. Fires a bolt (a shorter arrow).
Coat-of-Plates
Form of a flexible plate- armor made of steel, bone, or hardened leather plates which are riveted or stitched inside leather or…
Court-sword
See Small-Sword.
Fauld
Armour (usually composed of horizontal lames) attached to the bottom edge of a breastplate to protect the abdomen.
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