Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Broadsword

Term usually stands for Medieval swords which is, in fact, wrong. This misnomer comes from Victorian collectors of the early 19th century.

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Poleaxe: See Pollaxe.

Quillions: Special (Renaissance) term for two straight or curved cross-guards (front and back). Called just cross or guard when on Medieval …

Schynbald: See Greave.

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