Encyclopedia of historical weapons
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Encyclopedia of historical weapons

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Camail
Also Aventail. Hood or tippet made from mail.
Foible
Special (Renaissance) term for the upper, weaker part of a blade. Does most of the attacking for its speed and nimbleness.
Waist lame
A horizontal lamina­tion in the breast or backplate at waist level.
Footman's lance
The footman's lance was essentially a spear used solely for thrusting. Generally, lances were considered to be a cavalry weapon but foot soldiers…
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