Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Backplate
Plate armour defence for the back.
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- Bec de Faucon
- Polearm with a large hammer head instead of an axe, and backed with a spike or curved fluke. Usually has a heavy steel…
- Cudgel
- See Waster.
- Damascening
- Also called inlay. A process used for the decoration of metal surfaces; usually silver or gold onto iron or steel. 'True'…
- Gala
- Sword with a carved wooden handle and no guard.
