Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Polearm
Also military fork. Consists of two parts - a long haft and a head. Head comes in many forms - most often two parallel or slightly "V" shaped spikes, sometimes even with an axe.
From Encyclopedia
- Cut-and-Thrust Sword
- Quite thin, tapered sword with compound hilts suitable for fingered grip.
- Mace
- Metal ball attached to a wooden handle. All steel in the later times. Often a symbol of power.
- Pauldron
- Plate armor for shoulders from several overlapping pieces.
- Prime
- See Forte'.
