Encyclopedia of historical weapons
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Encyclopedia of historical weapons

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Flambards
See Flammards.
Slow match
A slow-burning cord of hemp or flax soaked in salt­petre and then dried. Used to ignite cannon and hand guns.
Schynbald
See Greave.
Ball & chain
Type of flail; consists of a metal ball attached to a short wooden handle by a chain.
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