Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Hasta
The hasta was the Roman trusting spear. It was carried by the units called triarii in Republic times. Marius military reforms made the pilum the standard spear carried by all legionaries.
From Encyclopedia
- Buff-coat
- Heavy coat from buff-leather worn alone for light protection or under armor.
- Misericorde
- Straight, narrow dagger often used for the very last help to the mortally wounded warriors.
- Ricasso
- The dull part of a blade right above the hilt. Made for fingering. Not all swords have it.
- Tuck
- See Estoc.
