Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Quarterstaff
Long (6-10 ft), massive pole for personal defense yet very dangerous in skilled hands.
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- Basinet
- Also called bascinet, basnet. An open-faced helmet with a globular or conical skull enclosing the sides of…
- Damascening
- Also called inlay. A process used for the decoration of metal surfaces; usually silver or gold onto iron or steel. 'True'…
- Mortuary sword
- See Backsword.
- Spaudler
- A light laminated defence protecting the point of the shoulder and top of the arm, especially popular in Germany.
