Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Guard chains
Chains which linked the breastplate with the sword, dagger and great helm to.
From Encyclopedia
- Bec de Corbin
- Special type of a polehammer.
- Boss
- Also umbo. The round shaped piece of metal at the center of a shield. Protects the hand.
- Spangenhelm
- A modern German term describing conical helmets constructed of a number of segments riveted together; descended from Late Roman prototypes.
- Ice pick
- Small tool consisting of a thin metal spike fitted into a wooden handle.
