Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Bec de Corbin
Special type of a polehammer.
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- Greave
- Also called schynbald or jamber. Plate defence for the leg from knee to ankle, initially protecting only the front, but…
- Hand-and-a-half sword
- See bastard sword.
- Nasal
- Plate defence on early medieval helmets, often riveted to the bottom of the skull to cover the nose and middle of the face.
- Wrought iron
- Comprises of (and is also called) charcoal iron and is welded in fire. Quality may vary but is usually quite delicate yet easily bend-able.…
