Encyclopedia of historical weapons - 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.
From Encyclopedia
- Guige
- Strap which holds a shield up the shoulders or neck.
- Jack
- Poor coat from layered fabric or leather will little plates inserted and stitched between the layers.
- Main-gauche
- Left-handed, parrying dagger used along with a rapier.
- Nagan
- Sword with a serrated edge; hilt is padded and fitted with a spiked pommel.
