Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Spatha
Long cavalry sword.
From Encyclopedia
- Foible
- Special (Renaissance) term for the upper, weaker part of a blade. Does most of the attacking for its speed and nimbleness.
- German Reitschwert
- See Backsword.
- Occularium
- See Sights.
- Skull
- The part of a helmet covering the top, back and the sides of the head above the ears. It can also denote a simple metal cap.
