Here is the illustration of prima.

Features of the guard as per the illustration

True edge (red) is up.

The sword arm is almost completely extended

The hilt is significantly higher than the head.

The point is aimed above the opponent’s head

The off hand is extended forward roughly to the elbow on the sword arm.

The left shoulder is not turned all the way back.

The lean is slightly forward.

The front knee is bent so that the knee is over the ankle

The rear leg is nearly straight

The rear foot is turned out slightly more than 90 degrees

Features of the guard as per the text

The hand is inverted

The point is aimed at the face [conflict with image]

The thumb is below, the small finger above

The fist is closed

The arm extended

Seldom used for thrusting