Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Cross
Also cross-guard or quillions. The straight bar or guard of a Medieval sword.
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- Lammellar
- Form of armor. Consist of small metal plates stitched together.
- Lance rest
- A support for the lance when couched; this was bolted to the right side of the breastplate and was often hinged.
- Nut
- Round pivoted component retained within the stock (tiller) of a crossbow to take the string. It is usually made of solid ivory or…
- Sabre
- A sword with a curved, single-edged blade (probably originally derived from Eastern scimitars).
