Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Skull
The part of a helmet covering the top, back and the sides of the head above the ears. It can also denote a simple metal cap.
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- Gardebras
- Armor for the whole arm. Consists of the couter, vambrace and rerebrace.
- Langet
- Metal strips attached to the the shaft of a polearm to reinforce the torque of its head, and to protect the joint connecting the head and…
- Badelaire
- Sword with a heavy, curved blade and S-shaped quillions; used during the 16th century.
- Flanged mace
- By the middle ages, many European maces were all metal construction. Flanges, spikes, and similar pointed protrusions were added to combat plate…
