Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Full moon
Parrying weapon consisting of a steel ring attached to a handle with two curved blades fitted to either end; outer edges of the ring and the blades are sharpened.
From Encyclopedia
- Volant-piece
- An English term for the reinforcing brow-piece on a helmet such as the sallet.
- Bard, or Barding
- A term for horse armor, which could be made from a variety of materials, including mail and plate.
- Horseman's hammer
- War hammer made of iron or steel, used by mounted fighters.
- Quadrelle
- Small mace with four blades.
