Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Bascinet
See Basinet.
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- Bevor
- Also called bavier or buffe. A chin-shaped defense for the lower face, incorporating a gorget plate. The buffe was an…
- Bec de Faucon
- Polearm with a large hammer head instead of an axe, and backed with a spike or curved fluke. Usually has a heavy steel…
- Boss
- Also umbo. The round shaped piece of metal at the center of a shield. Protects the hand.
- Cross
- Also cross-guard or quillions. The straight bar or guard of a Medieval sword.
