Encyclopedia of historical weapons - 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 ventilating and visibility.
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- Barbut
- Also called barbute, barbuta. An open-faced shoulder-length Italian helmet, made in one piece, with a T-shaped face…
- Forte'
- Also prime or fort. Special (Renaissance) term for the lower part of a blade. Does most of the parrying and has more…
- Visor
- Protection for the eyes and face; a plate defence pivoted to the helmet - skull.
- Goupillon
- Steel, three-pronged horseman's flail used; head could be spiked or plain.
