Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Broadsword
Term usually stands for Medieval swords which is, in fact, wrong. This misnomer comes from Victorian collectors of the early 19th century.
From Encyclopedia
- Byrnie
- Mail shirt with elbow-length sleeves, ends in the middle of the beholder’s thighs.
- Harquebus
- See arquebus.
- Plackart
- Part of armor. Covers the wearer's lower rib and stomach area. Attached with straps which allows better flexibility.
- Goupillon
- Steel, three-pronged horseman's flail used; head could be spiked or plain.
