Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Kite-shaped shield
A large, elongated triangular shield with a rounded top used throughout Europe from the tenth to the thirteenth century, commonly associated with the Normans.
From Encyclopedia
- Breastplate
- Plate armour protecttion for the front of the torso, to the waist. See also plackart.
- Cross-guard
- See Cross.
- Spear
- Also volgue. Weapon with a long shaft, made for thrusting in the first place.
- Arnis
- Italian for "harness", the historical term for being "in armour".
