From Encyclopedia
- Arming sword
- Also short sword. Single-handed weapon which looks like a simple longsword. Attached to the a knight’s belt.
- Boss
- Also umbo. The round shaped piece of metal at the center of a shield. Protects the hand.
- Type of armor made from small metal rings. Is flexible but insufficient vs. thrusts (therefore usually worn with a tough padding…
- Poleaxe
- See Pollaxe.
