TAA i.3.33.4

                                                                                 (3)

(The leaf-shaped sword)

The handle-plate and blade were cast in one piece, 

and the handle itself was formed by side plates 

of bone, horn or wood, rivetted through the handle-

plates. There was no guard, and the weapon, though 

short, was well balanced, but more fitted for stabbing 

and thrusting than for cutting with the edge.

     Instead of a handle-plate, it was furnished with 

a tang on which a round, flat-topped handle 

was fastened.

     The grip reaches a length of ... inches.
     The hilt is decorated ...

      (Defensive armour) the cuirass and the shield

     Greave, piece of armour for shins.

      (Sword) of rigid bronze, and as long as ...

(Shield) <of leather> incurved like the section of a cylinder

(Full armour) shield, (?) greaves, (?) belt, cuirass, 

(Arms)............

(Shield) Inner side: straps for the hand to grip and a long 

strap allowed the knight to hang the shield from his neck.