Page 249 - Canadian Dominion Directory 1871 - Partie 1-fusionné

Note: Left side larger for greater protection, nght side cul awny allowing
room for lance.
Pectoral - A reinforced plate used about 900 B.C, and again during the
to cover the chest. It was first used Norman era with mail.
Pectoral
Peltast - A general name given to Pbaianx - See Macedonian Phalanx.
mercenaries formed into light infan-
try units circa 500 B.C. Phalerae - Medallions denoting mili-
tary honours used by the Romans.
Pemon - A srnali twin tailed flag They were fastened to the cuirass.
carried either by a Knight or one
of his retainers on his behalf and Picad& - The extended scalloped
emblazoned with his badge and edges of the fabric or leather Iinings
livery colours but not with his coat worn under the pauldrons.
of ahs.
Pieces of Advantage - Additional
Peytral = Chest protection for the pieces of amour addcd to the ordi-
horse. nary harness for special protection