Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Skull
The part of a helmet covering the top, back and the sides of the head above the ears. It can also denote a simple metal cap.
From Encyclopedia
- Aventail
- A curtain of mail attached by means of staples (ver-velles) around the base of a helmet (especially the basinet ), and…
- Back
- The no-cutting part opposite the blade. Double-edged swords has no back.
- Cudgel
- See Waster.
- Hand-and-a-half sword
- See bastard sword.
