Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Gambeson
Quilted and embellished coat-armor.
From Encyclopedia
- Bascinet
- See Basinet.
- Broadsword
- Term usually stands for Medieval swords which is, in fact, wrong. This misnomer comes from Victorian collectors of the early 19th century.
- Fauld
- Armour (usually composed of horizontal lames) attached to the bottom edge of a breastplate to protect the abdomen.
- Spatha
- Long cavalry sword.
