Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Tang nut
See Pommel nut.
From Encyclopedia
- Backplate
- Plate armour defence for the back.
- Rebated
- Training or tournament sword with blunted point and edge.
- Sights
- Also occularium. Part in the visor right infront of the wearer’s eyes.
- Epaule de mouton
- Steel defense for the complete arm; developed during the 15th and 16th centuries; used exclusively in jousts.
