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Plate 17
Arrow shot through a coat of mail

The penetration of an English bodkin pointed arrow (pl. 13, fig. 7), shot at chain mail armor. A 75-pound bow was used at a distance of 7 yards. The point has pierced one side, gone through a half-inch pine board, and struck against the opposite side of the jacket.

ARROW SHOT THROUGH A COAT OP MAIL