From Encyclopedia
- Back
- The no-cutting part opposite the blade. Double-edged swords has no back.
- Guard chains
- Chains which linked the breastplate with the sword, dagger and great helm to.
- Targe
- Small, more flat wooden shield covered with leather or metal-trimmed, later all- steel.
- Ox mace
- Mace made of metal; head was shaped like that of an ox's and often had holes in the nostrils so that it whistled when swung.
