Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Guard chains
Chains which linked the breastplate with the sword, dagger and great helm to.
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- Backsword
- Also Mortuary sword or German Reitschwert. Has only one cutting edge (therefore its name). The non-cutting edge is…
- Martel
- See War hammer.
- Schiavona
- Special form of a cut & thrust sword with a cage- hilt and distinctive cat-head-like pommel. Mostly single-edged …
- Doloire
- (wagoner's axe) battle axe used in the 15th century; socketed steel head is fitted to a wooden haft.
