Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Ventail
An integral flap of mail attached to the coif in the thirteenth century; it could be drawn across the mouth to protect the lower face.
From Encyclopedia
- Couter
- Also spelt cowter. Plate armor protecting the elbow.
- Gardebras
- Armor for the whole arm. Consists of the couter, vambrace and rerebrace.
- Lame
- A narrow strip or plate of steel, sometimes used in armour to provide articulation.
- Genuillieres
- Plate pieces to protect the knee.
