5920465 Bronze Saker cannon, 1530 circa (bronze) by English School, (16th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Bronze Saker cannon, 1530 circa. Barrel cast 1538. Manufactured by John and Robert Owen. The barrel of this bronze saker cannon, manufactured in London around 1530, is inscribed with a Tudor rose and a monogram of King Henry VIII. In the 16th century cannon were given the names of birds; a ?saker? was a type of hawk. The saker fired solid iron shot, weighing between 1.8 and 2.7 kg (4-6 lb). These would not explode on impact, but would bounce along the ground. They would continue bouncing until they crashed into something ? or someone. Cannon balls could smash through stone, brick, flesh and bone with ease, but might be stopped by gabions, defensive baskets filled with earth.); by National Army Museum .