From Encyclopedia
- Arming sword
- Also short sword. Single-handed weapon which looks like a simple longsword. Attached to the a knight’s belt.
- Crossbow
- A horizontal bow set at 90 degrees to the tiller and spanned by mechanical means. Originally made of horn, wood, and sinew, the bowstave was later…
- Gorget
- Also called a collar. Close-fitting plate protecting the neck, throat, and upper chest.
- Helmet
- Armor protecting the head. Comes in many forms.
