Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Basnet
See Basinet.
From Encyclopedia
- Arbalest
- Also crossbow. Consists of a bow attached to an arched stick. Is powerful, low-trajectoried weapon. Fires a bolt (a shorter arrow).
- Cross
- Also cross-guard or quillions. The straight bar or guard of a Medieval sword.
- Rondel
- A disc of metal fitted to daggers or staff weapons to protect the user's hand, and to the rear of armets to protect the…
- Epaule de mouton
- Steel defense for the complete arm; developed during the 15th and 16th centuries; used exclusively in jousts.
