From Encyclopedia
- Hilt
- The lower part of a sword. Consists of a cross-guard, handle/grip, and a pommel. Medieval swords are most likely to have a…
- Saex
- See Sax.
- Baculus
- In terms of semantics, a baculus is defined as a staff, especially one that symbolizes authority. The term baculus, or baculum, is Latin for staff.…
- Bard, or Barding
- A term for horse armor, which could be made from a variety of materials, including mail and plate.
