Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Epaule de mouton
Steel defense for the complete arm; developed during the 15th and 16th centuries; used exclusively in jousts.
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- Ricasso
- The dull part of a blade right above the hilt. Made for fingering. Not all swords have it.
- Riser
- Opposite of a fuller. Makes a sword more rigid yet with a flixible spine.
- Spurs
- Y-shaped metal goads strapped to the heel, used to drive the horse on. Dating from early antiquity. Early medieval spurs were of simple prick type;…
- Vambrace
- Armor covering the forearm.
