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.
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- Boss
- Also umbo. The round shaped piece of metal at the center of a shield. Protects the hand.
- Corslet
- Also spelt corselet. A light half- armour popular in the sixteenth century for general military use (for example, for town…
- Falling buffe
- Hinged, face part of a helmet. Can be secured by a leather strap and has flexible lames so it can be lowered for better…
- Kidney dagger
- See ballock dagger.
