War hammer

War hammers were used as a close-combat weapon during the medieval period. They likely gained prominence as a response to plate armour: where swords could ricochet off helmets and armour, hammers could deliver full-impact blows to concuss the opponent and pierce their armour. The wooden pole of this object is etched on one side with an 'S', and on the other side, the Masonic symbol.
Object no :
RI_DC_0000544
Collection :
Pole Arms and Melee Weapons
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
Switzerland
Dimensions :
Full length: 196cm
Materials :
NA
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
2 Fmedia2 F13133502 Fdc544a

More objects in this Collection

2 Fmedia2 F14140682 Fri dc 0000014 1
Beheading axe
Beheading axe, likely dating from the 17th century. Beheading was deemed to be the least painful mod
2 Fmedia2 F14140372 Fdc7a
Ceremonial tabar
This 19th century tabar - or saddle axe - is of Persian origin. During the 17th and 18th centuries,
2 Fmedia2 F14134662 Fri dc 0000275 1
16th Century Battle Axe
Simplistic in design 16th-century battle axe and would have most probably been used in battle rather
2 Fmedia2 F13999432 Fri dc 0000010 1
Central European Axe
This is a possible ceremonial axe which would have been used for parades and other special occasions
2 Fmedia2 F13968982 Fri dc 0000472 1
Chassepot bayonet
Brass-handled bonet for the Chassepot breechloading rifle, also known by its official title 'Fusil m
2 Fmedia2 F13139002 Franseur 2
Ranseur 2
The trident-like ranseur, also known as a roncone or runka, is a polearm with a spear tip and cresce
2 Fmedia2 F13138792 Fdc269a
French halberd
Halberds, also called a halbard or a halbert, are Medieval two-handed polearms that were commonly us
2 Fmedia2 F13138582 Fdc264a
Sempach type halberd
The halberd is a two-handed polearm weapon that came into prominent use between the 14th and 16th ce
2 Fmedia2 F13138372 Fdc236a
Processional halberd
Halberds are two-handed polearm weapons that came into prominent use between the 14th and 16th centu
2 Fmedia2 F13138212 Fdc221a
Swiss halberd 2
The halberd was an important polearm weapon as it enabled infantrymen to contend with soldiers on ho
You must enable javascript to view this website