Crossguard
Type of sword guard made of two quillons / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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On a sword, the crossguard, or cross-guard, the individual bars on either side known as quillon,[1] is a bar of metal at right angles to the blade, placed between the blade and the hilt, the bars protect the wielder's hand from being sliced and cut off in battle.
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Not to be confused with Crossing guard.
"Quillon" redirects here. For the town in Chile, see Quillón.