Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Berdiche
See Bardiche.
From Encyclopedia
- Broadsword
- Term usually stands for Medieval swords which is, in fact, wrong. This misnomer comes from Victorian collectors of the early 19th century.
- Poleyn
- Armor protecting the knee.
- Slow match
- A slow-burning cord of hemp or flax soaked in saltpetre and then dried. Used to ignite cannon and hand guns.
- Visor
- Protection for the eyes and face; a plate defence pivoted to the helmet - skull.
