Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Pair of curates
See Cuirass.
From Encyclopedia
- Arming sword
- Also short sword. Single-handed weapon which looks like a simple longsword. Attached to the a knight’s belt.
- Longbow
- Archer’s weapon for launching arrows. Draws 30-36 inches and ranges over 300 yards. Very effective vs. unarmed enemies.
- Tassets
- Overlapping plates covering the joint of the haunch part in a full- armor.
- Adarga
- Parrying weapon consisting of a small bladed shield attached to a short spear.
