Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Plackart
Part of armor. Covers the wearer's lower rib and stomach area. Attached with straps which allows better flexibility.
From Encyclopedia
- Burgonet
- A light, open-faced helmet popular in the sixteenth century as an alternative to the close-helmet for light cavalry. It was usually…
- Bascinet
- See Basinet.
- Morion
- Form of a helmet with a distinctively curved brim and a high crest.
- Waster
- Also bavin or cudgel. Wooden practice sword.
