Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Target

A round shield, mounted on the arm, used throughout history. Most targets were large (30 - 36”) and made of wood, but in the Renaissance, a smaller (24” diameter), steel version became popular.

From Encyclopedia

Cross: Also cross-guard or quillions. The straight bar or guard of a Medieval sword.

Haft: Wooden part of a polearm.

Sabre: A sword with a curved, single-edged blade (probably originally derived from Eastern scimitars).

Town-Sword: See Small-Sword.

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