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
- Barbute
- See Barbut.
- Blade
- The length of steel that forms a sword.
- Volant-piece
- An English term for the reinforcing brow-piece on a helmet such as the sallet.
- Genuillieres
- Plate pieces to protect the knee.
