Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Jupon
Short, fitted overcoat made of several thick fabric layers and a final layer which was usually from silk or velvet. Has an embroided coat of arms of the wearer.
From Encyclopedia
- Bracer
- Early fourteenth century form of defence for the lower arm; also a term for an archer's arm guard to protect the forearm from the bowstring.
- Back
- The no-cutting part opposite the blade. Double-edged swords has no back.
- Cuisse
- Armor protecting thighs.
- Sax
- Also saex. Long and heavy single-edged knife prefered by the Nordic peoples. Saxes could up to 3 ft in length, and hilted like …
