From Encyclopedia
- Boss
- Also umbo. The round shaped piece of metal at the center of a shield. Protects the hand.
- Cabasset
- Open-faced helmet with a specific almond shaped top (also called a pear shape) with a little point. Most popular with foot…
- Helm, Great Helm
- Helmet surrounding the whole head. Usually consist of 4-5 metal plates riveted together. Worn over a mail or a small steel cap.
- Poleaxe
- See Pollaxe.
