Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Grand guard
A large reinforcing plate designed for the tilt, attached to the left side of the breastplate to cover the left shoulder, the upper arm and breastplate and the left side of the visor.
From Encyclopedia
- Lance
- Typical weapon of a man-at-arms. Firstly a long (9 ft) spear but later developed into a heavier and even longer form unsuited for infantry.
- Muffler
- Mitten-like removable extension of a sleeve on a hauberk.
- Tassets
- Overlapping plates covering the joint of the haunch part in a full- armor.
- Waster
- Also bavin or cudgel. Wooden practice sword.
