Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Bracer
Early fourteenth century form of defence for the lower arm; also a term for an archer's arm guard to protect the forearm from the bowstring.
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- Also Mortuary sword or German Reitschwert. Has only one cutting edge (therefore its name). The non-cutting edge is…
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- Plate defence on early medieval helmets, often riveted to the bottom of the skull to cover the nose and middle of the face.
- Overcoat
- See Surcoat.
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