Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Sabre
A sword with a curved, single-edged blade (probably originally derived from Eastern scimitars).
From Encyclopedia
- Couter
- Also spelt cowter. Plate armor protecting the elbow.
- Helm, Great Helm
- Helmet surrounding the whole head. Usually consist of 4-5 metal plates riveted together. Worn over a mail or a small steel cap.
- Rerebrace
- Armor protecting the upper arm.
- Novacula
- Sickle-like tool consisting of a tanged, iron head fitted into a wooden handle.
