Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Genuillieres
Plate pieces to protect the knee.
From Encyclopedia
- Foible
- Special (Renaissance) term for the upper, weaker part of a blade. Does most of the attacking for its speed and nimbleness.
- Greave
- Also called schynbald or jamber. Plate defence for the leg from knee to ankle, initially protecting only the front, but…
- Jack
- Poor coat from layered fabric or leather will little plates inserted and stitched between the layers.
- Rondel dagger
- Military dagger with a single- edged or triangular blade. Pommel and hand-guard formed of roundels.
