Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Stechhelm
A 'frog-mouthed' form of
great helm which was worn specifically for
From Encyclopedia
- Skull
- The part of a helmet covering the top, back and the sides of the head above the ears. It can also denote a simple metal cap.
- Slow match
- A slow-burning cord of hemp or flax soaked in saltpetre and then dried. Used to ignite cannon and hand guns.
- Full moon
- Parrying weapon consisting of a steel ring attached to a handle with two curved blades fitted to either end; outer edges of the ring and the blades…
- Kapak
- Small throwing axe consists of a tanged metal head fitted into a flat wooden handle.
