Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Longsword
Hand-and-a-half long, straight, double-edged sword with a cruciform hilt. Usually 4-4.5 ft long with a weight of 3-4 lbs. The most common weapon the early 14th century.
From Encyclopedia
- Arming Cap
- Quilted cap worn beneath the helmet.
- Barbute
- See Barbut.
- Brigandine
- Form of coat-of-plates with hundreds of small plates, partially covering each other. Mobile yet protective.
- Tassets
- Overlapping plates covering the joint of the haunch part in a full- armor.
