Encyclopedia of historical weapons
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Encyclopedia of historical weapons

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Cod-piece
Fabric covering for the groin, latterly padded. Its counter­part in armour could be either of mail or, more usually, of plate.
Adarga
Parrying weapon consisting of a small bladed shield attached to a short spear.
Ahlespiess
A polearm common to German-speaking areas, particularly used by the Swiss and Habsburgs: the wooden shaft is relatively short, and the weapon is…
Quaddara
Straight-bladed sword, often inlaid with gold; hilt is of horn with no guard.
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