Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Guard chains
Chains which linked the breastplate with the sword, dagger and great helm to.
From Encyclopedia
- Haubergeon
- Hauberk ending between crotch and the middle of the wearer’s thigh. Has a sharp dagger-like hem.
- Schiavona
- Special form of a cut & thrust sword with a cage- hilt and distinctive cat-head-like pommel. Mostly single-edged …
- Flanged mace
- By the middle ages, many European maces were all metal construction. Flanges, spikes, and similar pointed protrusions were added to combat plate…
- Iverapena
- Paddle club made of hardwood and slightly pointed.
