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Feuerwerkbuch, Germany, first quarter of the 15th century
Royal Armouries, England



A larger image of f.84r An attack on a castle, 'Feuerwerkbuch', Germany. Royal Armouries, England.


Date: first quarter of the 15th century
Reference: FEUR 1
Plate 84r. : An attack on a castle: the besiegers are using scaling ladders and are armed with a crossbow being spanned by a cranequin, with handguns and with swords and staff weapons: the defenders are replying with barrels containing incendiary material. Armour includes kettle-hats and scull caps with circular ear protection, complete plate armour, breastplate and padded jack. The crossbowmen are unarmoured.

Extent: Manuscript
Physical Characteristics: 11.9 inches x 8.5 inches (300mm x 220mm).
Source: Royal Armouries, England
 

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