A Military Dictionary and Gazetteer / Comprising ancient and modern military technical terms, historical accounts of all North American Indians, as well as ancient warlike tribes; also notices of battles from the earliest period to the present time, with a concise explanation of terms used in heraldry and the offices thereof. The work also gives valuable geographical information. Compiled from the best authorities of all nations. With an appendix containing the Articles of war, etc.

by Thomas Wilhelm

PLATE 19.

Pilum.

Calumet or Pipe of Peace.

Portcullis.

PLUMMET STAND.

MEANS EMPLOYED IN PASSING RIVERS.

Ponton-bridge.

a. side view of ponton; b. end view of ponton joists, flooring plank and timbers fastened upon flooring to keep it in place; c. plan of pontons; d. plan of flooring joists; f. plan of flooring boards, with timbers thereon, near side of floor, to keep it in place.

Ponton.

Ponton.

Raft Complete.

Log Raft.

Flying Bridge.

Flying Bridge.

Holdfasts.

Barrel Pier.
Method of lashing Barrels to Gunnels.