Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Shield
Defensive article. Has many shapes and sizes. Usually made of wood or metal and a covering such as a leather. Has a handle or several straps to get hung by.
From Encyclopedia
- Lance rest
- A support for the lance when couched; this was bolted to the right side of the breastplate and was often hinged.
- Morgenstern
- See Morning star.
- 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.
- Haubergen
- Shorter version of the hauberk, a shirt made of mail, usually laced down the sides.
