Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Cross-guard
See Cross.
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- Pike
- Long spear with a small steel head, carried by infantrymen. Metal strips (cheeks) were riveted down the shaft from the point, to reinforce…
- 'Spanish' morion
- See cabasset and morion.
- Badelaire
- Sword with a heavy, curved blade and S-shaped quillions; used during the 16th century.
- Dolabra
- Axe-like tool/weapon used by legionnaires; socketed head attached to a wooden handle.
