Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Arming sword
Also short sword. Single-handed weapon which looks like a simple longsword. Attached to the a knight’s belt.
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- Boss
- Also umbo. The round shaped piece of metal at the center of a shield. Protects the hand.
- Cross-guard
- See Cross.
- Hammer
- War hammer very effective vs. plate armor.
- Dolabra
- Axe-like tool/weapon used by legionnaires; socketed head attached to a wooden handle.
