Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Misericorde
Straight, narrow dagger often used for the very last help to the mortally wounded warriors.
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- Aventail
- A curtain of mail attached by means of staples (ver-velles) around the base of a helmet (especially the basinet ), and…
- Bavin
- See Waster.
- Close-helmet
- Helmet which, with a full visor and bevor, completely encloses the head and face; modern use of the term tends to refer…
- Bard, or Barding
- A term for horse armor, which could be made from a variety of materials, including mail and plate.
