Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Lower end
The pointed part of a sword.
From Encyclopedia
- Boss
- Also umbo. The round shaped piece of metal at the center of a shield. Protects the hand.
- Gorget
- Also called a collar. Close-fitting plate protecting the neck, throat, and upper chest.
- Tang nut
- See Pommel nut.
- Targe
- Small, more flat wooden shield covered with leather or metal-trimmed, later all- steel.
