Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Dirk
Long, usually single-edged dagger.
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- Boss
- Also umbo. The round shaped piece of metal at the center of a shield. Protects the hand.
- Helm, Great Helm
- Helmet surrounding the whole head. Usually consist of 4-5 metal plates riveted together. Worn over a mail or a small steel cap.
- Locking gauntlet
- Gauntlet with overlapping little plates fastened to a pin on the wrist.
- Flanged mace
- By the middle ages, many European maces were all metal construction. Flanges, spikes, and similar pointed protrusions were added to combat plate…
