From Encyclopedia
- German Reitschwert
- See Backsword.
- Kite-shaped shield
- A large, elongated triangular shield with a rounded top used throughout Europe from the tenth to the thirteenth century, commonly…
- Nasal
- Plate defence on early medieval helmets, often riveted to the bottom of the skull to cover the nose and middle of the face.
- Wrought iron
- Comprises of (and is also called) charcoal iron and is welded in fire. Quality may vary but is usually quite delicate yet easily bend-able.…
