Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Haubergen
Shorter version of the hauberk, a shirt made of mail, usually laced down the sides.
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- Backplate
- Plate armour defence for the back.
- Bardiche
- Alsocalled berdiche. A pollaxe with a long, slightly curved blade, principally used in north-eastern Europe.
- Plackart
- Part of armor. Covers the wearer's lower rib and stomach area. Attached with straps which allows better flexibility.
- Akinakes
- The Akinakes was a characteristic Persian sidearm. It was short in length but could be used for both cut and thrust. It is of Scythian origin,…
