From Encyclopedia
- Boss
- Also umbo. The round shaped piece of metal at the center of a shield. Protects the hand.
- 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…
- Great-Sword
- Infantry sword with a form of a longsword. Had to be used with both hands. Blade was flat and wide, hexagonal and…
- Target
- A round shield, mounted on the arm, used throughout history. Most targets were large (30 - 36”) and made of wood, but in the…
