Paramerion

The paramerion is a saber-like curved sword used by the Byzantine military.[1] The one edged cutting weapon was primarily used by the Byzantine cavalry and took inspiration from similar swords of the middle east.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Luttwak -- The Grand Strategy of the Byzantine Empire". www.deremilitari.org. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
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