Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Grand guard
A large reinforcing plate designed for the tilt, attached to the left side of the breastplate to cover the left shoulder, the upper arm and breastplate and the left side of the visor.
From Encyclopedia
- Francisca
- Light throwing axe used alongside an angon.
- Jack
- Poor coat from layered fabric or leather will little plates inserted and stitched between the layers.
- Morning star
- Also called morgenstern. A form of spiked club , popular in the early sixteenth century.
- Spatha
- Long cavalry sword.
