Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Tang nut
See Pommel nut.
From Encyclopedia
- Guige
- Strap which holds a shield up the shoulders or neck.
- Plackart
- Part of armor. Covers the wearer's lower rib and stomach area. Attached with straps which allows better flexibility.
- Rerebrace
- Armor protecting the upper arm.
- Tang
- The continuing, hidden part of a blade inside a handle. May be of a different temper than the blade. Sword may have full or…
