Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Backsword
Also Mortuary sword or German Reitschwert. Has only one cutting edge (therefore its name). The non-cutting edge is thicker, creating a wedge-like shape. This shape supposedly increases cutting capacity.
From Encyclopedia
- Hammer
- War hammer very effective vs. plate armor.
- Rondel dagger
- Military dagger with a single- edged or triangular blade. Pommel and hand-guard formed of roundels.
- Volant-piece
- An English term for the reinforcing brow-piece on a helmet such as the sallet.
- Viretoni
- Large crossbow bolt. Dalmatia, 14th century.
