Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Lame
A narrow strip or plate of steel, sometimes used in armour to provide articulation.
From Encyclopedia
- Couter
- Also spelt cowter. Plate armor protecting the elbow.
- Lammellar
- Form of armor. Consist of small metal plates stitched together.
- Plackart
- Part of armor. Covers the wearer's lower rib and stomach area. Attached with straps which allows better flexibility.
- Flanged mace
- By the middle ages, many European maces were all metal construction. Flanges, spikes, and similar pointed protrusions were added to combat plate…
