Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Coat-armor
Top-covering piece of clothing. Popular in tournaments where it presented the beholder’s coat of arms.
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- Etching
- A decorative process frequently applied to the surface of metals especially in Europe from about 1500 onwards; frequently used in conjunction…
- Guard chains
- Chains which linked the breastplate with the sword, dagger and great helm to.
- Sallet
- Helmet with (usually) a hinged visor and a long tail for protecting the back of the neck. Comes in many forms. In England known as a …
- Waisted-grip
- Specially shaped handle. Has somewhat wider middle and narrows towards the pommel.
