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of the rapier. dueiiing was very much it could be slung over the am or
a matter of chance and fair play was held in the hand.
hardy considered. When the rapier
came into use, however. strict rules Epaale de Mooton - A special piece
for the conduct of duels was intro- of amour so named from its shape
duced. Duelling was made illegal in attached to the right vambrace, thus
England during the 18th century, giving protection to the bend of the
but was still carried on until the am against tance thrusts. Even-
early middle part of the 20th cen- tualIy the name was corrupted to
tury in Germany,
piece of armour is probably better
amongst students.
known.
Epée - A type of small swocd with
a shell guard protection designed
entirely for thrusting. Used exten-
E
sively for duelling, particularly in
France.
EZbow Gauntlet - A particular type Estoc - An alternative name for the
of gauntiet, witb a long reinforced anning sword.
extension reacbing to the elbow,
used by light cavalry circa 1645. Etched Decoration - A system of
decorating amour which was car-
Tt was worn with the buff coat.
ried out by means of acid biting
into the metal, the surface of wùich
was ohenvise protected by wax. It
was first used at the end of the 15th
century.
F
Pdchion - A type of sword used
during the 16th century.
Elbow Gauntlet particularly the word pauldron by which this
Fauchard - A weapon similar to the
Elbow Pieces - Articulated rnetal couteau de bréche which was parti-
sections designed to cover the elbow cularly popular arnongst the
and allow free movement. Princely Houses of Italy for arm-
ing their palace guards. Tt was never
Embossed Amour - A type of popuIar in France but was used in
bighIy decorative armour introduced Germany. Spain and Endand up to
by Italian and German amourers the end of the 17th century.
durjng the 16th century.
Fadd - A kind of skirt made of
Enarmes - The name given to tIie plates used as part of the amour
straps inside the shield by which dunng the 15th century.