From Encyclopedia
- Arming sword
- Also short sword. Single-handed weapon which looks like a simple longsword. Attached to the a knight’s belt.
- Back
- The no-cutting part opposite the blade. Double-edged swords has no back.
- Greave
- Also called schynbald or jamber. Plate defence for the leg from knee to ankle, initially protecting only the front, but…
- German Reitschwert
- See Backsword.
