Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Corselet
See Corslet.
From Encyclopedia
- Backsword
- Also Mortuary sword or German Reitschwert. Has only one cutting edge (therefore its name). The non-cutting edge is…
- Cowter
- See Couter.
- Gladius
- The Legions patterned their short swords after those of the Spanish Celts. The historian, Polybius, says they were introduced into the army during…
- Jerkin
- 1. a short, close-fitting coat or jacket, often sleeveless, worn in the 16th and 17th centuries 2. a short, sleeveless vest worn by women and girls
