Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Armour
Usually metal pieces made specially for their purpose - to protect their wearer's body against thrust, stabs and any other kind of attacks. Comprises of many parts and comes in many forms.
From Encyclopedia
- Cod-piece
- Fabric covering for the groin, latterly padded. Its counterpart in armour could be either of mail or, more usually, of plate.
- Edge
- The sharp, cutting part of a blade. Swords are single or double-edged.
- Partizan
- See Partisan.
- Sabaton
- Articulated, steel armor protecting the foot. Sometimes called solleret by the French.
