Hello,

I've to translate a German text into English. :D

Now I've got a problem - I can't find the follwing terms: :\

"Mundblech" = It's a small plate at the top of the scabbard, where the dagger is put trough

"Parierstange" = The part cross to grip and blade, to protect your hand not to be hurt by the blade.

"Faustriemen" = Belt to prevent, the sword get's lost in battle

I hope, someone can tell me the correct term.

Thanks.

Parrierstange (parrying bar) is simply the crossguard. Joachim Meyer also calls it the Kreuz (cross).

Faustriemen could be translated as Fist-strap. That sounds like some kind of strap or belt used to attach your hand to the hilt. Never heard of that before.

Mundblech literally means mouth-plate (or sheet ). I don't know the correct English term but I'm sure someone else will able to help with this :)

So the only thing I'm really sure about is the crossguard (Parrierstange) *g*

In the "Dictionary of Prehistoric Archaeology" by Linda R. Owen i found the following translations:

Mundblech = mount of scabbard mouth (sounds a little complicated to me)

Parierstange = guard
Parierstange (gerade) = straight guard
Parierstange (glockenförmig) = ogival guard
Parierstange (schildförmig = boat-shaped guard