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Fig. 621. Buckler of iron with central pistol
English, early XVIth century
Windsor Castle
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Fig. 622. Buckler of iron with pistol
English, early XVIth century
Edinburgh Castle
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Fig. 623. Buckler of iron which has had a central pistol
English, early XVIth century. Armoury of the Knights of Malta, Valetta
for the recapture from the Turks of the Island of Rhodes, and to seek their assistance either in replenishing the exhausted treasury of the Order, or in providing artillery and troops. In support of this expedition against the Turks, King Henry VIII promised to provide 20,000 crowns. Five years elapsed, during which time the King failed to keep his promise; but, in the end, instead of sending the money he despatched a gift of artillery to the value named. In this present of artillery it is probable
