From Encyclopedia
- Boss
- Also umbo. The round shaped piece of metal at the center of a shield. Protects the hand.
- Langet
- Metal strips attached to the the shaft of a polearm to reinforce the torque of its head, and to protect the joint connecting the head and…
- Waisted-grip
- Specially shaped handle. Has somewhat wider middle and narrows towards the pommel.
- Verdun
- Long thrusting sword with a diamond or square-sectioned blade used in the 16th century.
