Maker of bows, arrows, and other archery goods.

The quality of metal that describes its likliness for the crystals to become detached, becoming a crack. Metal is said to be 'brittle' if it is likely to crack--this can be reduced by anneal [..]

Used in banners, pennants, pavilions, and arming clothes.

The metal tools over which an armourer

Originally, the word "aiguillette" referred to the lacing used to fasten plate armor together, specifically a metal end to the lace to stop it fraying (cf a moderm bootlace) it is us [..]

(Fr. "little wings") small square shields applied to the shoulders worn during the 13th century. Commonly worn by crusaders. They were often painted with a heraldic device. In 1313 when Pier [..]

The process of softening metal. For ferrous metals, that is those containing iron

(Fr: arbalète, Ger. Armbrust, Crossbow) The correct term for a crossbow, introduced early in the 14th century.

A crossbowman or wielder of a arbalest

A man wielding a bow, an early form of artillery used with great effect during the Hundred Years War