Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Sheath
See Scabbard.
From Encyclopedia
- Backsword
- Also Mortuary sword or German Reitschwert. Has only one cutting edge (therefore its name). The non-cutting edge is…
- Cod-piece
- Fabric covering for the groin, latterly padded. Its counterpart in armour could be either of mail or, more usually, of plate.
- Coronel
- Also cronel. Crown-shaped lance head used for jousts of peace.
- Waster
- Also bavin or cudgel. Wooden practice sword.
