From Encyclopedia
- Back
- The no-cutting part opposite the blade. Double-edged swords has no back.
- Coronel
- Also cronel. Crown-shaped lance head used for jousts of peace.
- Harquebus
- See arquebus.
- Flanged mace
- By the middle ages, many European maces were all metal construction. Flanges, spikes, and similar pointed protrusions were added to combat plate…