Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Quaddara
Straight-bladed sword, often inlaid with gold; hilt is of horn with no guard.
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- Etching
- A decorative process frequently applied to the surface of metals especially in Europe from about 1500 onwards; frequently used in conjunction…
- Pauldron
- Plate armor for shoulders from several overlapping pieces.
- Pommel
- Also called pummel. A variously shaped counterweight to the sword blade, riveted to the end of the sword tang above' the …
- Slaughtersword
- See Two-handed sword.
