Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Kite-shaped shield
A large, elongated triangular shield with a rounded top used throughout Europe from the tenth to the thirteenth century, commonly associated with the Normans.
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- Estoc
- Called tuck in English. Long, pointed and rigid longsword with a triangular or square blade, which was quite blunt.…
- Greave
- Also called schynbald or jamber. Plate defence for the leg from knee to ankle, initially protecting only the front, but…
- Morning star
- Also called morgenstern. A form of spiked club , popular in the early sixteenth century.
- Volgue
- See Spear.
