Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Cross-guard
See Cross.
From Encyclopedia
- Arbalest
- Also crossbow. Consists of a bow attached to an arched stick. Is powerful, low-trajectoried weapon. Fires a bolt (a shorter arrow).
- Enarmes
- Leather straps for gripping a shield or a buckler.
- Poleaxe
- See Pollaxe.
- Arming doublet
- Quilted garment worn under armour from the early fifteenth century, equipped with points to attach mail gussets and pieces of armour.
