From Encyclopedia
- Boss
- Also umbo. The round shaped piece of metal at the center of a shield. Protects the hand.
- Gorget
- Also called a collar. Close-fitting plate protecting the neck, throat, and upper chest.
- Morgenstern
- See Morning star.
- Nut
- Round pivoted component retained within the stock (tiller) of a crossbow to take the string. It is usually made of solid ivory or…