Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Goddara
Sword with a curved blade and padded hilt; often highly decorated.
From Encyclopedia
- Arming Cap
- Quilted cap worn beneath the helmet.
- Plackart
- Part of armor. Covers the wearer's lower rib and stomach area. Attached with straps which allows better flexibility.
- Tip
- The pointed end of a sword’s blade. Most swords taper towards the tip, but some are straight until the very tip.
- Espadon
- Two-handed sword of the 15th century.
