Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Sights
Also occularium. Part in the visor right infront of the wearer’s eyes.
From Encyclopedia
- Annellet
- The small loops leading from quillions to the blade. Made to protect the finger wrapped over the guard.
- Quillions
- Special (Renaissance) term for two straight or curved cross-guards (front and back). Called just cross or guard when on Medieval …
- Bard, or Barding
- A term for horse armor, which could be made from a variety of materials, including mail and plate.
- Falcata
- Forward-curving single-edged sword.
