Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Fingering
Wraping index finger around sword’s ricasso to give it a greater tip control.
From Encyclopedia
- Arming Cap
- Quilted cap worn beneath the helmet.
- Etching
- A decorative process frequently applied to the surface of metals especially in Europe from about 1500 onwards; frequently used in conjunction…
- Pauldron
- Plate armor for shoulders from several overlapping pieces.
- Bard, or Barding
- A term for horse armor, which could be made from a variety of materials, including mail and plate.
