Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Cuisse
Armor protecting thighs.
From Encyclopedia
- Blade
- The length of steel that forms a sword.
- Bavin
- See Waster.
- Nut
- Round pivoted component retained within the stock (tiller) of a crossbow to take the string. It is usually made of solid ivory or…
- Genuillieres
- Plate pieces to protect the knee.
