Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Compound-Hilt & Complex-Guard

Term for the many forms of hilts in Renaissance and on some late-Medieval swords. Ususally consist of finger-rings, side-rings or ports, a knuckle-bar, and counter-guard or back-guard. Complex-guard may have swept-hilts, ring-hilts, cage-hilts or basket-hilts.

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Horseman's pick
See War hammer.
Doublet
A man's close-fitting jacket with or without sleeves, worn chiefly from the 14th to 16th centuries.
Gada
A gaff was and still is a hand-held metal hook with a sharp tip used to latch onto an object, usually for the purposes of moving it. Most commonly,…
Verdun
Long thrusting sword with a diamond or square-sectioned blade used in the 16th century.
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