Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Backsword
Also Mortuary sword or German Reitschwert. Has only one cutting edge (therefore its name). The non-cutting edge is thicker, creating a wedge-like shape. This shape supposedly increases cutting capacity.
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- Ballock dagger
- Also kidney dagger. Has a double-egded blade with a fuller in its center. Hilt made of wood, horn or sometimes ivory. Has two kidney shaped…
- Flambards
- See Flammards.
- 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…
- Mace
- Metal ball attached to a wooden handle. All steel in the later times. Often a symbol of power.
