Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Backplate
Plate armour defence for the back.
From Encyclopedia
- Besagew
- Large, sliding roundel, protecting joints on a human body.
- Basilard
- Two-edged dagger with a long blade. Used in the late Middle Ages. Usually worn with ordinary clothes as well as with …
- Type of armor made from small metal rings. Is flexible but insufficient vs. thrusts (therefore usually worn with a tough padding…
- Pair of curates
- See Cuirass.
