Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Battering Ram
A Battering Ram is a large chunk of wood used to knock down castle walls in the Medieval era. With the weight of at least four men behind it, this weapon proved to be effective.
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- Close-helmet
- Helmet which, with a full visor and bevor, completely encloses the head and face; modern use of the term tends to refer…
- Morion
- Form of a helmet with a distinctively curved brim and a high crest.
- Spurs
- Y-shaped metal goads strapped to the heel, used to drive the horse on. Dating from early antiquity. Early medieval spurs were of simple prick type;…
- Stechhelm
- A 'frog-mouthed' form of great helm which was worn specifically for Gestesch, bolted to the breastplate.
