Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Coronel
Also cronel. Crown-shaped lance head used for jousts of peace.
From Encyclopedia
- Elbow gauntlet
- The cuff of this gauntlet reaches the elbow, replacing both the lower cannon of the vambrace and the couter.
- Foible
- Special (Renaissance) term for the upper, weaker part of a blade. Does most of the attacking for its speed and nimbleness.
- Lammellar
- Form of armor. Consist of small metal plates stitched together.
- Sax
- Also saex. Long and heavy single-edged knife prefered by the Nordic peoples. Saxes could up to 3 ft in length, and hilted like …
