Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Yatagan
A long knife or short saber that lacks a guard for the hand at the juncture of blade and hilt; usually has a double curve to the edge and a nearly straight back.
From Encyclopedia
- Coronel
- Also cronel. Crown-shaped lance head used for jousts of peace.
- Lance
- Typical weapon of a man-at-arms. Firstly a long (9 ft) spear but later developed into a heavier and even longer form unsuited for infantry.
- Spangenhelm
- A modern German term describing conical helmets constructed of a number of segments riveted together; descended from Late Roman prototypes.
- Xiphos
- Bronze sword with a tanged metal blade fitted into a plain wooden hilt.
