Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Cabasset
Open-faced helmet with a specific almond shaped top (also called a pear shape) with a little point. Most popular with foot soldiers and pikemen.
From Encyclopedia
- Barbute
- See Barbut.
- Grip
- The handle of a sword. Mostly made of wire, leather, wood, ivory, bone or horn. Also a method of holding a sword.
- Harness
- A term used in preference to 'suit' when talking of a complete armour.
- Novacula
- Sickle-like tool consisting of a tanged, iron head fitted into a wooden handle.
