Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Arming Cap
Quilted cap worn beneath the helmet.
From Encyclopedia
- Broadsword
- Term usually stands for Medieval swords which is, in fact, wrong. This misnomer comes from Victorian collectors of the early 19th century.
- Cod-piece
- Fabric covering for the groin, latterly padded. Its counterpart in armour could be either of mail or, more usually, of plate.
- Jamber
- See Greave.
- Quaddara
- Straight-bladed sword, often inlaid with gold; hilt is of horn with no guard.
