Medieval Weapons – Collectors Pride no comments
The medieval period was a period when various parts of the world were ruled by monarchs. The era was characterized by a large number of battles to gain supremacy over each other. This led to creation of many interesting weapons to help the soldiers and knights in the war. Right from the barbarians to the knights in the shining armor, all of them needed various kinds of weapons to fight either over a long distance or in close proximity.
This gave rise to a large number of warfare weapons ranging from knives to warships. The types of weapons that were used were daggers and knives, swords, spears and various types of bows. Each of these weapons in a weapons collector’s collection will be a matter of pride.
The cinquedea is an interesting weapon available for the collectors. This weapon was used as a warfare weapon and also as a civilian weapon. The weapon that was born in Italy was famous during the 15th and 16th centuries as a short sword or a long dagger. This weapon that compensates for a long sword has a heavy blade which is up to 45 cms in length. It has a tapered end which is almost round. Civilians used this for decorative etching and warriors use this as a close range thrust weapon.
An ear dagger can also add pride to a weapon collection. This dagger which was introduced by Spain to the other European countries has a pommel that is shaped like an ear. This exotic and rare dagger has a blade with single edge sharpened and was used in mostly during the middle ages.
The baselard is also another interesting weapon which falls under the category of dagger. This weapon which has a crossguard and pommel shaped like a crescent is also called as Swiss dagger. The length of the blade of the baselard ranges between 40 cms to 70 cms and was popular among the Swiss pikemen during the 15th and 16th centuries.
A stiletto is a knife or a dagger like weapon with a long and slender blade. The stiletto, because of its narrow shape and pointed end, was used as a thrusting weapon. There were several versions of the stilettos that were used during World War I and World War II. This is an easily concealable weapon and hence was used by many assassins.