Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Lance rest
A support for the lance when couched; this was bolted to the right side of the breastplate and was often hinged.
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- Bardiche
- Alsocalled berdiche. A pollaxe with a long, slightly curved blade, principally used in north-eastern Europe.
- Gisarme
- Solid and bulky, ornamental spear-like polearm.
- Kite-shaped shield
- A large, elongated triangular shield with a rounded top used throughout Europe from the tenth to the thirteenth century, commonly…
- Misericorde
- Straight, narrow dagger often used for the very last help to the mortally wounded warriors.
