Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Compound-Hilt & Complex-Guard

Term for the many forms of hilts in Renaissance and on some late-Medieval swords. Ususally consist of finger-rings, side-rings or ports, a knuckle-bar, and counter-guard or back-guard. Complex-guard may have swept-hilts, ring-hilts, cage-hilts or basket-hilts.

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Coronel
Also cronel. Crown-shaped lance head used for jousts of peace.
Morning star
Also called morgenstern. A form of spiked club , popular in the early sixteenth century.
Haubergen
Shorter version of the hauberk, a shirt made of mail, usually laced down the sides.
Jerkin
1. a short, close-fitting coat or jacket, often sleeveless, worn in the 16th and 17th centuries 2. a short, sleeveless vest worn by women and girls
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