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.
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- Arquebus
- Also called Harquebus, Hackbut or Hagbush. A short gun used by infantry throughout the sixteenth and early seventeenth…
- Blade
- The length of steel that forms a sword.
- Gambeson
- Quilted and embellished coat-armor.
- Lance rest
- A support for the lance when couched; this was bolted to the right side of the breastplate and was often hinged.
