Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Town-Sword
See Small-Sword.
From Encyclopedia
- Compound-Hilt & Complex-Guard
- Term for the many forms of hilts in Renaissance and on some late-Medieval swords. Ususally consist of finger-rings,…
- Lance rest
- A support for the lance when couched; this was bolted to the right side of the breastplate and was often hinged.
- Visor
- Protection for the eyes and face; a plate defence pivoted to the helmet - skull.
