Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Skull
The part of a helmet covering the top, back and the sides of the head above the ears. It can also denote a simple metal cap.
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- Bec de Faucon
- Polearm with a large hammer head instead of an axe, and backed with a spike or curved fluke. Usually has a heavy steel…
- Skeggox
- Anglo-Saxon single-handed axe, used in hand-to-hand combat and also as a missile.
- Doloire
- (wagoner's axe) battle axe used in the 15th century; socketed steel head is fitted to a wooden haft.
- Genuillieres
- Plate pieces to protect the knee.
