Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Flammards
Also flambards. Two-handed swords with a certain wave or with a flamed blade.
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- Usually metal pieces made specially for their purpose - to protect their wearer's body against thrust, stabs and any other kind of attacks. Comprises…
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- Infantry sword with a form of a longsword. Had to be used with both hands. Blade was flat and wide, hexagonal and…
- Hackbut
- See Arquebus.
- Jerkin
- 1. a short, close-fitting coat or jacket, often sleeveless, worn in the 16th and 17th centuries 2. a short, sleeveless vest worn by women and girls
