Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Tilt
A barrier of wood covered in cloth to separate the jousters as they ran a course. Introduced m the fifteenth century to stop headlong collisions.
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- Bill
- Also Brown Bill or Black Bill. Polearm with a wide cutting blade and sometimes also spikes and hooks.…
- Close-helmet
- Helmet which, with a full visor and bevor, completely encloses the head and face; modern use of the term tends to refer…
- Tassets
- Overlapping plates covering the joint of the haunch part in a full- armor.
- Waisted-grip
- Specially shaped handle. Has somewhat wider middle and narrows towards the pommel.
