Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Vambrace
Armor covering the forearm.
From Encyclopedia
- Breastplate
- Plate armour protecttion for the front of the torso, to the waist. See also plackart.
- Quarterstaff
- Long (6-10 ft), massive pole for personal defense yet very dangerous in skilled hands.
- Espadon
- Two-handed sword of the 15th century.
- Verdun
- Long thrusting sword with a diamond or square-sectioned blade used in the 16th century.
