Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Cross-guard
See Cross.
From Encyclopedia
- Aketon
- Quilted piece of clothing worn under armor, made to devour strokes.
- Bavin
- See Waster.
- Elbow gauntlet
- The cuff of this gauntlet reaches the elbow, replacing both the lower cannon of the vambrace and the couter.
- Badelaire
- Sword with a heavy, curved blade and S-shaped quillions; used during the 16th century.
