Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Bard, or Barding
A term for horse armor, which could be made from a variety of materials, including mail and plate.
From Encyclopedia
- Fuller
- A shallow flute in the middle of one or both sides of a blade. Lightens the sword and makes it stronger and somewhat flexible.…
- Pauldron
- Plate armor for shoulders from several overlapping pieces.
- Tang nut
- See Pommel nut.
- Goupillon
- Steel, three-pronged horseman's flail used; head could be spiked or plain.
