Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Adarga
Parrying weapon consisting of a small bladed shield attached to a short spear.
From Encyclopedia
- Blade
- The length of steel that forms a sword.
- Cut-and-Thrust Sword
- Quite thin, tapered sword with compound hilts suitable for fingered grip.
- Stechhelm
- A 'frog-mouthed' form of great helm which was worn specifically for Gestesch, bolted to the breastplate.
- Volant-piece
- An English term for the reinforcing brow-piece on a helmet such as the sallet.
