Armour [Armor]
From Encyclopedia
- Boss
- Also umbo. The round shaped piece of metal at the center of a shield. Protects the hand.
- Misericorde
- Straight, narrow dagger often used for the very last help to the mortally wounded warriors.
- Waisted-grip
- Specially shaped handle. Has somewhat wider middle and narrows towards the pommel.
- Gamboised
- A padded defense made of linen, flax or other fabric, sometimes reinforced and studded. Gamboised cuisses were often worn as an early addition to…
