Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Kite-shaped shield
A large, elongated triangular shield with a rounded top used throughout Europe from the tenth to the thirteenth century, commonly associated with the Normans.
From Encyclopedia
- Nasal
- Plate defence on early medieval helmets, often riveted to the bottom of the skull to cover the nose and middle of the face.
- Genuillieres
- Plate pieces to protect the knee.
- Iverapena
- Paddle club made of hardwood and slightly pointed.
- Yeamberren
- Wooden club with a large conical head
