Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Etching
A decorative process frequently applied to the surface of metals especially in Europe from about 1500 onwards; frequently used in conjunction with blueing and gilding.
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- Bevor
- Also called bavier or buffe. A chin-shaped defense for the lower face, incorporating a gorget plate. The buffe was an…
- Buffe
- See bevor and falling buffe.
- Targe
- Small, more flat wooden shield covered with leather or metal-trimmed, later all- steel.
- Full moon
- Parrying weapon consisting of a steel ring attached to a handle with two curved blades fitted to either end; outer edges of the ring and the blades…
