Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Fingering
Wraping index finger around sword’s ricasso to give it a greater tip control.
From Encyclopedia
- Boss
- Also umbo. The round shaped piece of metal at the center of a shield. Protects the hand.
- Morning star
- Also called morgenstern. A form of spiked club , popular in the early sixteenth century.
- Overcoat
- See Surcoat.
- Sights
- Also occularium. Part in the visor right infront of the wearer’s eyes.
