14th century fighting equipment - Revision history

Planish: /* Misconceptions */ changed "double headed axe" to "double-bitted axe"

2007-02-26T01:40:45Z

Misconceptions: changed "double headed axe" to "double-bitted axe"

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	===Misconceptions===		===Misconceptions===

	* double ~~headed axes~~ - not known		* double-bitted [[axe]]s - not known
			<!-- previous line said "double headed axe", but what is often called "double headed axe" is really an axe with one head that has two sharp edges. -->

	* swords with elaborate basket-style hand guards - not known		* swords with elaborate basket-style hand guards - not known


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User 144 at 06:37, 31 January 2007

2007-01-31T06:37:37Z

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	* [[couter]] - cup-like and strapped to the elbow from about 1320. In the next decade they develop small, round [[wing]]s.		* [[couter]] - cup-like and strapped to the elbow from about 1320. In the next decade they develop small, round [[wing]]s.
	* [[besagew]]s - suspended in front the armpit from about 1320, disappear around 1360 to reappear at the very end of the century.		* [[besagew]]s - suspended in front the armpit from about 1320, disappear around 1360 to reappear at the very end of the century.
	* [[vambrace]]s - encloses the forearm in two [[~~plates~~]] from the late 1320's.		* [[vambrace]]s - encloses the forearm in two [[plate]]s from the late 1320's.
	*[[spaulder]]s - small and [[lame\|laminated]] from about 1325 and by 1340 become attached to the [[rerebrace]].		*[[spaulder]]s - small and [[lame\|laminated]] from about 1325 and by 1340 become attached to the [[rerebrace]].
	* [[cuisse]]s - beginning in 1340 as defences in the same manner as a [[coat of plates]] they then start to become [[plate]] defences about 1350. By 1370 they are single [[plate]]s and only five years later have a hinged inside plate as well.		* [[cuisse]]s - beginning in 1340 as defences in the same manner as a [[coat of plates]] they then start to become [[plate]] defences about 1350. By 1370 they are single [[plate]]s and only five years later have a hinged inside plate as well.

User 144: /* Arms */

2006-06-05T11:06:55Z

Arms

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	* [[axe]]- regains favour amongst [[noble\|nobility]]. Often having a two handed [[haft]] and sometimes a short, rear spike.		* [[axe]]- regains favour amongst [[noble\|nobility]]. Often having a two handed [[haft]] and sometimes a short, rear spike.
	* [[mace]] - increasingly popular with the [[noble]] classes with [[bronze]] or [[iron]] flanged or pyramidal projections on a head with a 3 foot (1.0m) [[shaft]]. As the century progressed, heavier, flanged [[steel]] versions became popular.		* [[mace]] - increasingly popular with the [[noble]] classes with [[bronze]] or [[iron]] flanged or pyramidal projections on a head with a 3 foot (1.0m) [[shaft]]. As the century progressed, heavier, flanged [[steel]] versions became popular.
	* [[war hammer]] - short hafted with a rear spike.		* [[hammer\|war hammer]] - short hafted with a rear spike.
	* [[longbow]] - of [[elm]], [[ash]] and others but preferably of [[yew]]. Used by the common infantry. Approximately 6 to 6'4" (1.82 to 1.93m) and kept unstrung in cloth bags when not in use. Draw weights increased as increased amounts of [[plate armour]] began to be fielded.		* [[longbow]] - of [[elm]], [[ash]] and others but preferably of [[yew]]. Used by the common infantry. Approximately 6 to 6'4" (1.82 to 1.93m) and kept unstrung in cloth bags when not in use. Draw weights increased as increased amounts of [[plate armour]] began to be fielded.
	* [[arrow]]s have [[socket]]ed [[arrowhead\|heads]] and self [[nock]]s. Needlelike bodkin [[arrowhead\|points]] and broadheads for hunting were used.		* [[arrow]]s have [[socket]]ed [[arrowhead\|heads]] and self [[nock]]s. Needlelike bodkin [[arrowhead\|points]] and broadheads for hunting were used.

User 144: /* Arms */

2006-06-04T09:33:48Z

Arms

User 144: /* Armour */

2006-06-04T02:48:20Z

Armour

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	* [[vambrace]]s - encloses the forearm in two [[plates]] from the late 1320's.		* [[vambrace]]s - encloses the forearm in two [[plates]] from the late 1320's.
	*[[spaulder]]s - small and [[lame\|laminated]] from about 1325 and by 1340 become attached to the [[rerebrace]].		*[[spaulder]]s - small and [[lame\|laminated]] from about 1325 and by 1340 become attached to the [[rerebrace]].
	* [[cuisse]]s - beginning in 1340 as defences in the same manner as a [[coat of plates]] they ~~they~~ start to become [[plate]] defences about 1350. By 1370 they are single [[plate]]s and only five years later have a hinged inside plate as well.		* [[cuisse]]s - beginning in 1340 as defences in the same manner as a [[coat of plates]] they then start to become [[plate]] defences about 1350. By 1370 they are single [[plate]]s and only five years later have a hinged inside plate as well.
	* [[sabaton]]s - [[plate]] defences for the feet shaped to look like the pointed [[poulain]] style [[shoe]]s of the time, appear from about 1340.		* [[sabaton]]s - [[plate]] defences for the feet shaped to look like the pointed [[poulain]] style [[shoe]]s of the time, appear from about 1340.

User 144: /* Armour */

2006-06-04T02:48:00Z

Armour

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	*[[spaulder]]s - small and [[lame\|laminated]] from about 1325 and by 1340 become attached to the [[rerebrace]].		*[[spaulder]]s - small and [[lame\|laminated]] from about 1325 and by 1340 become attached to the [[rerebrace]].
	* [[cuisse]]s - beginning in 1340 as defences in the same manner as a [[coat of plates]] they they start to become [[plate]] defences about 1350. By 1370 they are single [[plate]]s and only five years later have a hinged inside plate as well.		* [[cuisse]]s - beginning in 1340 as defences in the same manner as a [[coat of plates]] they they start to become [[plate]] defences about 1350. By 1370 they are single [[plate]]s and only five years later have a hinged inside plate as well.
	* [[sabaton]]s - [[plate]] defences for the feet shaped to like the pointed [[poulain]] style [[shoe]]s of the time appear from about 1340.		* [[sabaton]]s - [[plate]] defences for the feet shaped to look like the pointed [[poulain]] style [[shoe]]s of the time, appear from about 1340.

	===Clothing===		===Clothing===

User 144: /* Armour */

2006-06-04T02:47:19Z

Armour

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	* [[aketon]] - vertically quilted and stuffed with [[wool]] and shaped to the waist after 1350. [[Soldier]]s might wear a [[gambeson]] that was sleeveless with a stiffened collar or one that was plain. Knee length with full sleeves.		* [[aketon]] - vertically quilted and stuffed with [[wool]] and shaped to the waist after 1350. [[Soldier]]s might wear a [[gambeson]] that was sleeveless with a stiffened collar or one that was plain. Knee length with full sleeves.
	* [[maille\|mail]] [[hauberk]] or [[haubergeon]] - still worn but after the middle of the [[14th century]] its length has shortened to just below hip level and with a [[dag]]ged border with [[brass]] rings. [[Muffler]]s disappear by the end of the 1320's to be replaced by [[gauntlet]]s.		* [[maille\|mail]] [[hauberk]] or [[haubergeon]] - still worn but after the middle of the [[14th century]] its length has shortened to just below hip level and with a [[dag]]ged border with [[brass]] rings. [[Muffler]]s disappear by the end of the 1320's to be replaced by [[gauntlet]]s.
	* [[pair of plates]] - developed from the [[armoured surcoat]] of a [[fabric]] or [[leather]] cover backed by ~~recatngular~~ [[plate]]s and typically worn under a [[surcoat]] until the 1360's. Sometimes the [[plate]]s would be on the outside.		* [[pair of plates]] - developed from the [[armoured surcoat]] of a [[fabric]] or [[leather]] cover backed by rectangular [[plate]]s and typically worn under a [[surcoat]] until the 1360's. Sometimes the [[plate]]s would be on the outside.
	* [[chausses]] of [[mail]] - common until the middle of the century. [[Spain]] and [[Germany]] still seen them occasionaly at the end of the century.		* [[chausses]] of [[mail]] - common until the middle of the century. [[Spain]] and [[Germany]] still seen them occasionaly at the end of the century.
	* [[breastplate]]s - begin to appear after the middle of the century consisting of small plates for the shoulders and a large plate for the chest. By 1360 this plate extended to the upper abdomen and [[iron]]/[[steel]] hoops cover the lower torso. The breastplate was not common until after 1380. They could be covered in rich materials such as [[velvet]].		* [[breastplate]]s - begin to appear after the middle of the century consisting of small plates for the shoulders and a large plate for the chest. By 1360 this plate extended to the upper abdomen and [[iron]]/[[steel]] hoops cover the lower torso. The breastplate was not common until after 1380. They could be covered in rich materials such as [[velvet]].

User 144: /* Misconceptions */

2006-06-03T23:28:46Z

Misconceptions

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	* swords with elaborate basket-style hand guards - not known		* swords with elaborate basket-style hand guards - not known

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User 144: /* Arms */

2006-06-03T23:26:21Z

Arms

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	* [[arrow]]s socketed heads and self nocks. Needlelike bodkin [[arrowhead\|points]] and broadheads for hunting were used.		* [[arrow]]s socketed heads and self nocks. Needlelike bodkin [[arrowhead\|points]] and broadheads for hunting were used.
	* [[crossbow]] - with a [[wood]]en [[tiller]] and composite wood, sinew and [[horn]] [[lath]] covered in [[leather]] or [[parchment]]. Spanned with a hook attached to the belt as it became increasingly powerful. By the mid [[14th century]] more powerful [[lath]]es of [[steel]] became available and cranequins and windlasses were needed to cock them. Short, thick [[quarrel]]s with squat, square bodkin points were used.		* [[crossbow]] - with a [[wood]]en [[tiller]] and composite wood, sinew and [[horn]] [[lath]] covered in [[leather]] or [[parchment]]. Spanned with a hook attached to the belt as it became increasingly powerful. By the mid [[14th century]] more powerful [[lath]]es of [[steel]] became available and cranequins and windlasses were needed to cock them. Short, thick [[quarrel]]s with squat, square bodkin points were used.
	* [[~~knive~~]]s - Blades are usually 8 to 10 inches (20-25 cm) long and used point down. The quillions of the [[crossguard]] typically point down.		* [[knives]] - Blades are usually 8 to 10 inches (20-25 cm) long and used point down. The quillions of the [[crossguard]] typically point down.
	* [[dagger]] - from about 1350. Fittings might be paired with the [[sword]], of ''ballock'' or ''bollock'' type or sporting a [[rondel]] [[guard]].		* [[dagger]] - from about 1350. Fittings might be paired with the [[sword]], of ''ballock'' or ''bollock'' type or sporting a [[rondel]] [[guard]].

User 144: /* Clothing */

2006-05-29T11:15:51Z

Clothing

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	*[[hose]] of [[wool]]		*[[hose]] of [[wool]]
	* turn[[shoe]]s of [[leather]]		* turn[[shoe]]s of [[leather]]
	* [[surcoat]] - sleeveless reaching to mid-thigh to be ~~replces~~ by [[coat arms]].		* [[surcoat]] - sleeveless reaching to mid-thigh to be replaced by [[coat arms]].

	===Misconceptions===		===Misconceptions===

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	* [[lance]]- [[ash]] [[shaft]] and rarely shorter than 12 feet (4m) long with a slender [[steel]] [[head]] of which the best came from [[Bordeaux]]. A shorter version might be used whilst on foot. Now sports a [[vamplate]] and [[grapper]].		* [[lance]]- [[ash]] [[shaft]] and rarely shorter than 12 feet (4m) long with a slender [[steel]] [[head]] of which the best came from [[Bordeaux]]. A shorter version might be used whilst on foot. Now sports a [[vamplate]] and [[grapper]].
	*[[halberd]] - [[axe]] or [[cleaver]]-like [[blade]] with a top spike and a rear spike or [[fluke]] becomes popular with [[soldier]]s, especially the [[Switzerland\|Swiss]].		*[[halberd]] - [[axe]] or [[cleaver]]-like [[blade]] with a top spike and a rear spike or [[fluke]] becomes popular with [[soldier]]s, especially the [[Switzerland\|Swiss]].
	* [[sword of war]] - single handed weapon with a [[blade]] is about 40-42 inches (101 to 106cm). Longer ~~hilts~~ also feature ~~to allow~~ the second hand to apply greater leverage. They featured wide, straight [[crossguard]]s. The [[blade]] still sports a central [[fuller]], the [[hilt]] is longer and the [[pommel]] takes the form of wheels, balls or trefoils from the middle of the century.		* [[sword of war]] - single handed [[weapon]] with a [[blade]] is about 40-42 inches (101 to 106cm). Longer [[hilt]]s also feature allowing the second hand to apply greater leverage. They featured wide, straight [[crossguard]]s. The [[blade]] still sports a central [[fuller]], the [[hilt]] is longer and the [[pommel]] takes the form of wheels, balls or trefoils from the middle of the century.
	*[[cut and thrust sword]]s - appear with double edged, wide shouldered and sharply tapered [[blade]]s.		*[[cut and thrust sword]]s - appear with double edged, wide shouldered and sharply tapered [[blade]]s.
	* [[thrusting sword]] - [[diamond section]]ed [[blade]]d [[arming sword\|sword]] designed for thrusting rather than the cut. By 1360 they could also have an unsharpened [[ricasso]]. Fig or scent-stopper [[pommel]]s are common.		* [[thrusting sword]] - [[diamond section]]ed [[blade]]d [[arming sword\|sword]] designed for thrusting rather than the cut. By 1360 they could also have an unsharpened [[ricasso]]. Fig or scent-stopper [[pommel]]s are common.
	* [[falchion]] - favoured by all classes for it's powerful cuts.		* [[falchion]] - favoured by all classes for it's powerful cuts.
	* [[axe]]- regains favour amongst [[noble\|nobility]]. Often having a two handed haft and sometimes a short, rear spike.		* [[axe]]- regains favour amongst [[noble\|nobility]]. Often having a two handed [[haft]] and sometimes a short, rear spike.
	* [[mace]] - increasingly popular with the [[noble]] classes with [[bronze]] or [[iron]] flanged or ~~pyramindal~~ projections head on a 3 foot (1.0m) [[shaft]]. As the century progressed, heavier, flanged [[steel]] versions became popular.		* [[mace]] - increasingly popular with the [[noble]] classes with [[bronze]] or [[iron]] flanged or pyramidal projections on a head with a 3 foot (1.0m) [[shaft]]. As the century progressed, heavier, flanged [[steel]] versions became popular.
	* [[war hammer]] - short hafted with a rear spike.		* [[war hammer]] - short hafted with a rear spike.
	* [[longbow]] - of [[elm]], [[ash]] and others but preferably of [[yew]]. Used by the common infantry. ~~Approsimately~~ 6 to 6'4" (1.82 to 1.93m) and kept unstrung in cloth bags when not in use. Draw weights increased as ~~the~~ increased amounts of [[plate armour]] began to be fielded.		* [[longbow]] - of [[elm]], [[ash]] and others but preferably of [[yew]]. Used by the common infantry. Approximately 6 to 6'4" (1.82 to 1.93m) and kept unstrung in cloth bags when not in use. Draw weights increased as increased amounts of [[plate armour]] began to be fielded.
	* [[arrow]]s ~~socketed~~ heads and self ~~nocks~~. Needlelike bodkin [[arrowhead\|points]] and broadheads for hunting were used.		* [[arrow]]s have [[socket]]ed [[arrowhead\|heads]] and self [[nock]]s. Needlelike bodkin [[arrowhead\|points]] and broadheads for hunting were used.
	* [[crossbow]] - with a [[wood]]en [[tiller]] and composite wood, sinew and [[horn]] [[lath]] covered in [[leather]] or [[parchment]]. Spanned with a hook attached to the belt as it became increasingly powerful. By the mid [[14th century]] more powerful [[lath]]es of [[steel]] became available and cranequins and windlasses were needed to cock them. Short, thick [[quarrel]]s with squat, square bodkin points were used.		* [[crossbow]] - with a [[wood]]en [[tiller]] and a composite [[wood]], [[sinew]] and [[horn]] [[lath]] covered in [[leather]] or [[parchment]]. Spanned with a hook attached to the belt as it became increasingly powerful. By the mid [[14th century]] more powerful [[lath]]s of [[steel]] became available and cranequins and windlasses were needed to cock them. Short, thick [[quarrel]]s with squat, square bodkin points were used.
	* [[knives]] - Blades are usually 8 to 10 inches (20-25 cm) long and used point down. The quillions of the [[crossguard]] typically point down.		* [[knives]] - Blades are usually 8 to 10 inches (20-25 cm) long and used point down. The quillions of the [[crossguard]] typically point down.
	* [[dagger]] - from about 1350. Fittings might be paired with the [[sword]], of ''ballock'' or ''bollock'' type or sporting a [[rondel]] [[guard]].		* [[dagger]] - from about 1350. Fittings might be paired with the [[sword]], of ''ballock'' or ''bollock'' type or sporting a [[rondel]] [[guard]].