Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Breaths
Holes or slits in the visor of a helmet or the lames of a falling buffe or bevor, for ventilation; also usually permitting a degree of extra vision.
From Encyclopedia
- Lame
- A narrow strip or plate of steel, sometimes used in armour to provide articulation.
- Scabbard
- Sheath for a sword or dagger. Usually made of thin wood, lined with felt or sheepskin, and covered in leather.
- Slaughtersword
- See Two-handed sword.
- Town-Sword
- See Small-Sword.
