From Encyclopedia
- Ailette
- A flat plate of leather or parchment (square, round or diamond-shaped) which tied to the point of the shoulder. Worn between 1250-1350 to…
- Boss
- Also umbo. The round shaped piece of metal at the center of a shield. Protects the hand.
- Harness
- A term used in preference to 'suit' when talking of a complete armour.
- Waisted-grip
- Specially shaped handle. Has somewhat wider middle and narrows towards the pommel.
