Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Cross
Also cross-guard or quillions. The straight bar or guard of a Medieval sword.
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- Pavise
- Large, usually rectangular shield carried by infantrymen and frequently used in siege operations to protect archers. The largest pavises…
- Volgue
- See Spear.
- Adze
- The adze was a traditional carpenter’s tool with a long thin axe-like blade attached at a right angle to the handle; they were used for cutting…
- Jadagna
- Club made of ironwood; sometimes fitted with a stone or metal spike in the head.
