Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Backplate
Plate armour defence for the back.
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- Breastplate
- Plate armour protecttion for the front of the torso, to the waist. See also plackart.
- Forte'
- Also prime or fort. Special (Renaissance) term for the lower part of a blade. Does most of the parrying and has more…
- Plackart
- Part of armor. Covers the wearer's lower rib and stomach area. Attached with straps which allows better flexibility.
- Epaule de mouton
- Steel defense for the complete arm; developed during the 15th and 16th centuries; used exclusively in jousts.
