Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Pavise
Large, usually rectangular shield carried by infantrymen and frequently used in siege operations to protect archers. The largest pavises were equipped with a prop to support them.
From Encyclopedia
- Guard chains
- Chains which linked the breastplate with the sword, dagger and great helm to.
- Small-Sword
- Also court-sword, walking-sword or town-sword. Mostly almost blunt, pointed cane, though some small-swords are pointed…
- Spatha
- Long cavalry sword.
- Gala
- Sword with a carved wooden handle and no guard.
