Ordonnance of Jean, Duke of Brittany, for the Arming the Common Men in his Duchy, made at Nantes, 20 March 1425 Those who know how to shoot a bow have: bow, quiver, capelline, knife, axe or lead mallet, and be armed with strong jacks equipped with laces, chains, or mail to protect the arms. And those who know not how to shoot a bow be armed with jacks and have capellines, knives, axes or vouges (long-bladed staff weapon) and, with this, pavises of aspen or other such suitable wood as can be found, and the pavises be long enough to cover (the bearer both) high and low. These pavises, harness, and equipment – and their makers – shall be (provided) at the expense of the powerful (i.e. noblemen) who are obliged to keep them in store and guarded in store so that they may aid them in time of need Source: Medieval Arms and Armour: A sourcebook Volume II
