Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Spatha
Long cavalry sword.
From Encyclopedia
- Cross-guard
- See Cross.
- Godendag
- Halberd with a wide blade.
- Helm, Great Helm
- Helmet surrounding the whole head. Usually consist of 4-5 metal plates riveted together. Worn over a mail or a small steel cap.
- Pike
- Long spear with a small steel head, carried by infantrymen. Metal strips (cheeks) were riveted down the shaft from the point, to reinforce…
