From Encyclopedia
- Grand guard
- A large reinforcing plate designed for the tilt, attached to the left side of the breastplate to cover the left shoulder, the upper arm and…
- Lance
- Typical weapon of a man-at-arms. Firstly a long (9 ft) spear but later developed into a heavier and even longer form unsuited for infantry.
- Mortuary sword
- See Backsword.
- Targe
- Small, more flat wooden shield covered with leather or metal-trimmed, later all- steel.
