Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Shield
Defensive article. Has many shapes and sizes. Usually made of wood or metal and a covering such as a leather. Has a handle or several straps to get hung by.
From Encyclopedia
- Edge
- The sharp, cutting part of a blade. Swords are single or double-edged.
- Badelaire
- Sword with a heavy, curved blade and S-shaped quillions; used during the 16th century.
- Goupillon
- Steel, three-pronged horseman's flail used; head could be spiked or plain.
- Horseman's hammer
- War hammer made of iron or steel, used by mounted fighters.
