Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Cross
Also cross-guard or quillions. The straight bar or guard of a Medieval sword.
From Encyclopedia
- Mortuary sword
- See Backsword.
- Pauldron
- Plate armor for shoulders from several overlapping pieces.
- Abbasi
- Straight-bladed steel sword with a padded hilt; back of the blade was strengthened by supports; often highly decorated with gold inlay and gilt.
- Gala
- Sword with a carved wooden handle and no guard.
