Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Lance rest
A support for the lance when couched; this was bolted to the right side of the breastplate and was often hinged.
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- Backplate
- Plate armour defence for the back.
- Crossbow
- A horizontal bow set at 90 degrees to the tiller and spanned by mechanical means. Originally made of horn, wood, and sinew, the bowstave was later…
- Forte'
- Also prime or fort. Special (Renaissance) term for the lower part of a blade. Does most of the parrying and has more…
- Hammer
- War hammer very effective vs. plate armor.
