French crossbowman, 14th century

French crossbowman winding a crossbow, 14th century. In capelline helmet, jaque or leather justaucorps over a chainmail hauberk, pink hose, knee armour, and boots. He uses both hands to wind the bow ready to load a bolt. Arbaletrier. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834

14th Century 1834 Archer Archery Bolt Chainmail Crank Crossbow Crossbowman Hauberk Jaque Massard Middle Ages Mifliez

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