Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Tilt
A barrier of wood covered in cloth to separate the jousters as they ran a course. Introduced m the fifteenth century to stop headlong collisions.
From Encyclopedia
- Arming Cap
- Quilted cap worn beneath the helmet.
- Guard chains
- Chains which linked the breastplate with the sword, dagger and great helm to.
- Jack
- Poor coat from layered fabric or leather will little plates inserted and stitched between the layers.
- Waist lame
- A horizontal lamination in the breast or backplate at waist level.
