Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Cross-guard
See Cross.
From Encyclopedia
- Main-gauche
- Left-handed, parrying dagger used along with a rapier.
- Tabard
- Similar to a surcoat. Made from front and back parts laced together. Could be tightened or left loose.
- Badelaire
- Sword with a heavy, curved blade and S-shaped quillions; used during the 16th century.
- Gladius
- The Legions patterned their short swords after those of the Spanish Celts. The historian, Polybius, says they were introduced into the army during…
