Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Plackart
Part of armor. Covers the wearer's lower rib and stomach area. Attached with straps which allows better flexibility.
From Encyclopedia
- Buff-coat
- Heavy coat from buff-leather worn alone for light protection or under armor.
- Haft
- Wooden part of a polearm.
- Lance rest
- A support for the lance when couched; this was bolted to the right side of the breastplate and was often hinged.
- Town-Sword
- See Small-Sword.
