From Encyclopedia
- Surcoat
- Also overcoat. Long, tunic-like piece of cloth worn over armor to keep the dirt, rain and sun heat out and present the…
- Tang
- The continuing, hidden part of a blade inside a handle. May be of a different temper than the blade. Sword may have full or…
- Visor
- Protection for the eyes and face; a plate defence pivoted to the helmet - skull.
- Verdun
- Long thrusting sword with a diamond or square-sectioned blade used in the 16th century.