Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Boss

Also umbo. The round shaped piece of metal at the center of a shield. Protects the hand.

Encyclopedia of historical weapons

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War hammer
Also called martel and horseman's pick. A short-hafted hammer used mainly in the late fifteenth and sixteenth cen­turies…
Wrought iron
Comprises of (and is also called) charcoal iron and is welded in fire. Quality may vary but is usually quite delicate yet easily bend-able.…
Badelaire
Sword with a heavy, curved blade and S-shaped quillions; used during the 16th century.
Bard, or Barding
A term for horse armor, which could be made from a variety of materials, including mail and plate.
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