Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Grand guard
A large reinforcing plate designed for the tilt, attached to the left side of the breastplate to cover the left shoulder, the upper arm and breastplate and the left side of the visor.
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- Berdiche
- See Bardiche.
- Backsword
- Also Mortuary sword or German Reitschwert. Has only one cutting edge (therefore its name). The non-cutting edge is…
- Harness
- A term used in preference to 'suit' when talking of a complete armour.
- Longsword
- Hand-and-a-half long, straight, double-edged sword with a cruciform hilt. Usually 4-4.5 ft long with a weight of 3-4 lbs. The most…
