Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Hasta
The hasta was the Roman trusting spear. It was carried by the units called triarii in Republic times. Marius military reforms made the pilum the standard spear carried by all legionaries.
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- Cod-piece
- Fabric covering for the groin, latterly padded. Its counterpart in armour could be either of mail or, more usually, of plate.
- Poleaxe
- See Pollaxe.
- Two-handed sword
- Also slaughtersword. Special and long (5.5-6 ft) type of a great sword with a very long grip compared to its …
- Tabard
- Similar to a surcoat. Made from front and back parts laced together. Could be tightened or left loose.
