Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Pair of curates
See Cuirass.
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- Pommel
- Also called pummel. A variously shaped counterweight to the sword blade, riveted to the end of the sword tang above' the …
- Stechhelm
- A 'frog-mouthed' form of great helm which was worn specifically for Gestesch, bolted to the breastplate.
- Small-Sword
- Also court-sword, walking-sword or town-sword. Mostly almost blunt, pointed cane, though some small-swords are pointed…
- Dolabra
- Axe-like tool/weapon used by legionnaires; socketed head attached to a wooden handle.
