Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Byrnie
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From Encyclopedia
- Helm, Great Helm
- Helmet surrounding the whole head. Usually consist of 4-5 metal plates riveted together. Worn over a mail or a small steel cap.
- Tassets
- Overlapping plates covering the joint of the haunch part in a full- armor.
- Jadagna
- Club made of ironwood; sometimes fitted with a stone or metal spike in the head.
- Novacula
- Sickle-like tool consisting of a tanged, iron head fitted into a wooden handle.
