Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Backplate
Plate armour defence for the back.
From Encyclopedia
- Pummel
- See Pommel.
- Full moon
- Parrying weapon consisting of a steel ring attached to a handle with two curved blades fitted to either end; outer edges of the ring and the blades…
- Gamboised
- A padded defense made of linen, flax or other fabric, sometimes reinforced and studded. Gamboised cuisses were often worn as an early addition to…
- Nagan
- Sword with a serrated edge; hilt is padded and fitted with a spiked pommel.
