Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Gisarme
Solid and bulky, ornamental spear-like polearm.
From Encyclopedia
- Arming sword
- Also short sword. Single-handed weapon which looks like a simple longsword. Attached to the a knight’s belt.
- Annellet
- The small loops leading from quillions to the blade. Made to protect the finger wrapped over the guard.
- Brigandine
- Form of coat-of-plates with hundreds of small plates, partially covering each other. Mobile yet protective.
- Pauldron
- Plate armor for shoulders from several overlapping pieces.
