Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Jerkin
1. a short, close-fitting coat or jacket, often sleeveless, worn in the 16th and 17th centuries 2. a short, sleeveless vest worn by women and girls
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- Bastard sword
- Longsword with a longer handle so it can be held by one or two hands. The blade is usually narrowly pointed and quite slender or…
- Jupon
- Short, fitted overcoat made of several thick fabric layers and a final layer which was usually from silk or velvet. Has an embroided coat of arms of…
- Riser
- Opposite of a fuller. Makes a sword more rigid yet with a flixible spine.
- Goddara
- Sword with a curved blade and padded hilt; often highly decorated.
