Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Crest
A heraldic recognitive device fixed to the top of the great helm, introduced in the second half of the thirteenth and in wide use by the fourteenth century.
From Encyclopedia
- Arming sword
- Also short sword. Single-handed weapon which looks like a simple longsword. Attached to the a knight’s belt.
- Nasal
- Plate defence on early medieval helmets, often riveted to the bottom of the skull to cover the nose and middle of the face.
- Waisted-grip
- Specially shaped handle. Has somewhat wider middle and narrows towards the pommel.
- Alamani
- Curved steel Indian sword with a gilt handle.
