Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Abbasi
Straight-bladed steel sword with a padded hilt; back of the blade was strengthened by supports; often highly decorated with gold inlay and gilt.
From Encyclopedia
- Cuisse
- Armor protecting thighs.
- Partizan
- See Partisan.
- Spear
- Also volgue. Weapon with a long shaft, made for thrusting in the first place.
- Aclys
- Wooden Roman throwing stick with a spiked head; attached to user's arm with a strap which enabled it to be retrieved after it had been thrown.
