From Encyclopedia
- Back
- The no-cutting part opposite the blade. Double-edged swords has no back.
- Boss
- Also umbo. The round shaped piece of metal at the center of a shield. Protects the hand.
- Brigandine
- Form of coat-of-plates with hundreds of small plates, partially covering each other. Mobile yet protective.
- 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…
