Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Guard chains
Chains which linked the breastplate with the sword, dagger and great helm to.
From Encyclopedia
- 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…
- Tabard
- Similar to a surcoat. Made from front and back parts laced together. Could be tightened or left loose.
- Onager
- Roman Ballista, so named after a wild ass because of the way it kicked back upon firing. It was most common in the armies in the mid 4th century…
- Viretoni
- Large crossbow bolt. Dalmatia, 14th century.
