Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Misericorde
Straight, narrow dagger often used for the very last help to the mortally wounded warriors.
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- Collar
- See Gorget.
- Forte'
- Also prime or fort. Special (Renaissance) term for the lower part of a blade. Does most of the parrying and has more…
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- A gauntlet with articulated transverse lames covering the fingers, rather than the fingers each being separately protected by a series of…
- Adarga
- Parrying weapon consisting of a small bladed shield attached to a short spear.
