Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Backsword
Also Mortuary sword or German Reitschwert. Has only one cutting edge (therefore its name). The non-cutting edge is thicker, creating a wedge-like shape. This shape supposedly increases cutting capacity.
From Encyclopedia
- Enarmes
- Leather straps for gripping a shield or a buckler.
- Greave
- Also called schynbald or jamber. Plate defence for the leg from knee to ankle, initially protecting only the front, but…
- Volant-piece
- An English term for the reinforcing brow-piece on a helmet such as the sallet.
- Nagan
- Sword with a serrated edge; hilt is padded and fitted with a spiked pommel.
