Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Backplate
Plate armour defence for the back.
From Encyclopedia
- Axe
- Comes in many forms and is single or two-handed.
- Couter
- Also spelt cowter. Plate armor protecting the elbow.
- Tang nut
- See Pommel nut.
- Waist lame
- A horizontal lamination in the breast or backplate at waist level.
