A tampion or tompion (in the Royal Navy)[1] is a wooden plug, or a metal, canvas, rubber, or plastic cover, for the muzzle of a gun, howitzer, or mortar.[2] Tampions can be found on both land-based artillery and naval guns. Naval tampions have been developed into works of art.
- ^ Simmons, 1812, p. 163.
- ^ Duane, 1810, p. 678.