Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Breaths
Holes or slits in the visor of a helmet or the lames of a falling buffe or bevor, for ventilation; also usually permitting a degree of extra vision.
From Encyclopedia
- Axe
- Comes in many forms and is single or two-handed.
- Claymore
- Two-handed broadsword from the 16th century used by the Scotch Highlanders against Englishmen.
- Coat-armor
- Top-covering piece of clothing. Popular in tournaments where it presented the beholder’s coat of arms.
- Vambrace
- Armor covering the forearm.
