From Encyclopedia
- Back
- The no-cutting part opposite the blade. Double-edged swords has no back.
- Couter
- Also spelt cowter. Plate armor protecting the elbow.
- Etching
- A decorative process frequently applied to the surface of metals especially in Europe from about 1500 onwards; frequently used in conjunction…
- Fauld
- Armour (usually composed of horizontal lames) attached to the bottom edge of a breastplate to protect the abdomen.
