Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Skull
The part of a helmet covering the top, back and the sides of the head above the ears. It can also denote a simple metal cap.
From Encyclopedia
- Annellet
- The small loops leading from quillions to the blade. Made to protect the finger wrapped over the guard.
- Morning star
- Also called morgenstern. A form of spiked club , popular in the early sixteenth century.
- Studded and Splinted Armor
- Heavy fabric or leather with the filling of rigid materials riveted in plates or strips.
- Ox mace
- Mace made of metal; head was shaped like that of an ox's and often had holes in the nostrils so that it whistled when swung.
