Encyclopedia of historical weapons - German Reitschwert
See Backsword.
From Encyclopedia
- Axe
- Comes in many forms and is single or two-handed.
- Cross-guard
- See Cross.
- Compound-Hilt & Complex-Guard
- Term for the many forms of hilts in Renaissance and on some late-Medieval swords. Ususally consist of finger-rings,…
- Surcoat
- Also overcoat. Long, tunic-like piece of cloth worn over armor to keep the dirt, rain and sun heat out and present the…
