Dean Castle Arms and Armour
Pole Arms and Melee Weapons
Halberd 1
- Description:
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Two-handed polearm weapon that came into prominent use between the 14th and 16th centuries. Halberds consist of an axe blade topped with a long spike and pointed beak at the rear of the blade. Its versatility in battle made it a popular choice for arming infantrymen on the field: it has a concave blade for cutting, and spike with a quadrangular section for thrusting with its beak able to be used for grappling with calvalry.
- Source:
- Dean Castle
- Digital Number:
- RI_DC_0000218
- Copyright:
- East Ayrshire Council
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