Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Volgue
See Spear.
From Encyclopedia
- Court-sword
- See Small-Sword.
- Foible
- Special (Renaissance) term for the upper, weaker part of a blade. Does most of the attacking for its speed and nimbleness.
- Gorget
- Also called a collar. Close-fitting plate protecting the neck, throat, and upper chest.
- Pommel
- Also called pummel. A variously shaped counterweight to the sword blade, riveted to the end of the sword tang above' the …
