Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Breaths
Holes or slits in the visor of a helmet or the lames of a falling buffe or bevor, for ventilation; also usually permitting a degree of extra vision.
From Encyclopedia
- Coronel
- Also cronel. Crown-shaped lance head used for jousts of peace.
- Misericorde
- Straight, narrow dagger often used for the very last help to the mortally wounded warriors.
- Ricasso
- The dull part of a blade right above the hilt. Made for fingering. Not all swords have it.
- Kalus
- Whip commonly made of buffalo hide or rattan and fitted to a handle of wood
