Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Cod-piece
Fabric covering for the groin, latterly padded. Its counterpart in armour could be either of mail or, more usually, of plate.
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- Claymore
- Two-handed broadsword from the 16th century used by the Scotch Highlanders against Englishmen.
- Grand guard
- A large reinforcing plate designed for the tilt, attached to the left side of the breastplate to cover the left shoulder, the upper arm and…
- Rondel dagger
- Military dagger with a single- edged or triangular blade. Pommel and hand-guard formed of roundels.
- Arnis
- Italian for "harness", the historical term for being "in armour".
