From Encyclopedia
- Dirk
- Long, usually single-edged dagger.
- Nasal
- Plate defence on early medieval helmets, often riveted to the bottom of the skull to cover the nose and middle of the face.
- Surcoat
- Also overcoat. Long, tunic-like piece of cloth worn over armor to keep the dirt, rain and sun heat out and present the…
- Ventail
- An integral flap of mail attached to the coif in the thirteenth century; it could be drawn across the mouth to protect the lower face.
