Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Backsword
Also Mortuary sword or German Reitschwert. Has only one cutting edge (therefore its name). The non-cutting edge is thicker, creating a wedge-like shape. This shape supposedly increases cutting capacity.
From Encyclopedia
- Bec de Corbin
- Special type of a polehammer.
- Boss
- Also umbo. The round shaped piece of metal at the center of a shield. Protects the hand.
- 'Maximilian' armour
- A modern term applied to the style of early sixteenth century armour characterized by narrow, parallel fluting, popular during the…
- Targe
- Small, more flat wooden shield covered with leather or metal-trimmed, later all- steel.
