Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Angon
Frankish and Anglo-Saxon throwing spear. Has a long (6 ft) thin iron neck with a barbed head. Almost indentical to the Roman pilum.
From Encyclopedia
- Annellet
- The small loops leading from quillions to the blade. Made to protect the finger wrapped over the guard.
- Bascinet
- See Basinet.
- Cross
- Also cross-guard or quillions. The straight bar or guard of a Medieval sword.
- Lance rest
- A support for the lance when couched; this was bolted to the right side of the breastplate and was often hinged.
