Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Lance rest
A support for the lance when couched; this was bolted to the right side of the breastplate and was often hinged.
From Encyclopedia
- Camail
- Also Aventail. Hood or tippet made from mail.
- Lance
- Typical weapon of a man-at-arms. Firstly a long (9 ft) spear but later developed into a heavier and even longer form unsuited for infantry.
- Morning star
- Also called morgenstern. A form of spiked club , popular in the early sixteenth century.
- Sabaton
- Articulated, steel armor protecting the foot. Sometimes called solleret by the French.
