Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Ventail
An integral flap of mail attached to the coif in the thirteenth century; it could be drawn across the mouth to protect the lower face.
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- Fauld
- Armour (usually composed of horizontal lames) attached to the bottom edge of a breastplate to protect the abdomen.
- Steel
- An alloy of wrought iron and carbon, capable of being hardened by heating and then quenching (rapid cooling) in water. This hardening process could…
- Waisted-grip
- Specially shaped handle. Has somewhat wider middle and narrows towards the pommel.
- Nagan
- Sword with a serrated edge; hilt is padded and fitted with a spiked pommel.
