Illustrated Bible History

Ancient Weapons and Warfare - Pole Weapons



Burgundian Glaive Of The 15th Century Burgundian Glaive Of The 15th Century
Burgundian glaive of the 15th century. From a manuscript in the Library of the Arsenal at Paris.
Swiss Glaive Swiss Glaive
Swiss glaive, at the base are hallebarde blades. In the Museum of Sigmaringen.
16th Century German Glaive With Wheel-Lock Pistol 16th Century German Glaive With Wheel-Lock Pistol
16th century German glaive with wheel-lock pistol. It is richly inlaid. In the National Museum of Munich.
Glaive Called Cracouse Glaive Called Cracouse
Glaive called cracouse of the 17th century. In Klemm Collection, Dresden.
16th Century Very Large German Glaive 16th Century Very Large German Glaive
16th century very large German glaive. Bears the date 1580 and the Bavarian arms. In the Museum of Artillery in Paris.
English Gisarme Mentioned In 12th Century Manuscripts Of Westminster English Gisarme Mentioned In 12th Century Manuscripts Of Westminster
English gisarme mentioned in the 12th century manuscript of Westminster. The Chinese commonly uses this weapon as may be seen in the specimens at the Museum of Artillery in Paris.
Swiss Gisarme Of The 13th Century Swiss Gisarme Of The 13th Century
Swiss gisarme of the 13th century. Part of Troyon Collection in the Museum of the Canton, at Lausanne.
Swiss Gisarme Bill Of The 15th Century Swiss Gisarme Bill Of The 15th Century
Swiss gisarme bill, 15th century. In the Arsenal of Soleure.
End Of The 15th Century Swiss Gisarme Bill End Of The 15th Century Swiss Gisarme Bill
End of the 15th century, Swiss gisarme bill. In the Museum of Sigmaringen.
15th Century English Gisarme Bill 15th Century English Gisarme Bill
English gisarme bill, from end of the 15th century.
Swiss Gisarme End Of The 15th Century Swiss Gisarme End Of The 15th Century
Swiss gisarme, from end of the 15th century. In the Arsenal of Zurich and Wittmann Collection at Geisenheim.
Italian Gisarme Glaive Italian Gisarme Glaive
Italian gisarme glaive richly engraved, end of the 15th century. In the Meyrick Collection.
Gisarme On A Long Shaft Gisarme On A Long Shaft
Gisarme on a long shaft, bound with iron. The blade is about 2 1/2 feet in length and bears the inscription X.IVANI.X. In Az Collection at Lintz.
16th Century Swiss Gisarme Bill Inlaid 16th Century Swiss Gisarme Bill Inlaid
Swiss gisarme bill, inlaid, 16th century. In the Museum of Sigmaringen.
Italian Gisarme Glaive Belonging To The Guards of Doge Italian Gisarme Glaive Belonging To The Guards of Doge
Italian gisarme, glaive, belonging to the guards of Doge.
Swiss Voulge Found On The Battlefield Of Morgarten Swiss Voulge Found On The Battlefield Of Morgarten
Swiss voulge, about 16 inches in length, found on the battlefield of Morgarten (1319). In the Arsenal of Lucerne.
Swiss Voulge With Hook Swiss Voulge With Hook
Swiss voulge with hook, from the 14th century.
14th Century Swiss Voulge 14th Century Swiss Voulge
14th century, Swiss voulge. In the Arsenal of Zurich.
End Of The 14th Century Swiss Voulge End Of The 14th Century Swiss Voulge
Swiss voulge, end of the 14th century. In Meyer Biermann Collection at Lucerne.
German Voulge End Of The 15th Century German Voulge End Of The 15th Century
German voulge, end of the 15th century. In Az Collection at Lintz.
Saxon Voulge Taken At The Battle At Muhlberg Saxon Voulge Taken At The Battle At Muhlberg
Saxon voulge, taken at the battle of Muhlberg (1547). In the Imperial Arsenal of Venice.
Austrian Voulge Austrian Voulge
Austrian voulge, about 2 feet in length. It is of the time of the Jacquerie or peasants war (1620-1625), when it was forged out of a ploughshare. In Az Collection at Lintz.
Swiss Halbard Of The 14th Century Swiss Halbard Of The 14th Century
Swiss halbard of the 14th century.
Four German Halbards Of The 14th Century Four German Halbards Of The 14th Century
Four German halbards of the 14th century. In the National Museum of Munich.
Swiss Halbard From Beginning of The 15th Century Swiss Halbard From Beginning of The 15th Century
Swiss halbard, beginning of the 15th century.
Swiss Halbard From End Of The 15th Century Swiss Halbard From End Of The 15th Century
Swiss halbard from the end of the 15th century. In the Arsenal of Berne.
Swiss Halbard With Three Pronged Hammer Swiss Halbard With Three Pronged Hammer
Swiss halbard with three pronged hammer, from beginning of the 16th century. In the Imperial Arsenal of Vienna.
Swiss Halbard Of The Middle Of The 16th Century Swiss Halbard Of The Middle Of The 16th Century
Swiss halbard of the middle of the 16th century.
German Halbard Engraved And Gilt German Halbard Engraved And Gilt
German halbard of the 16th century, engraved and gilt. A very handsome weapon. In the Museum of Sigmaringen.
German Halbard Of The 16th Century German Halbard Of The 16th Century
German halbard of the 16th century. From Soter Collection in the Maximilian Museum of Augsburg.
German Halbard With Three Pronged Hammer German Halbard With Three Pronged Hammer
German halbard with three pronged hammer, from beginning of the 16th century. In the Imperial arsenal of Vienna.
Venetian Halbard Venetian Halbard
Venetian halbard of the end of the 16th century. In the Meyrick Collection.
Burgundian Ranseur Burgundian Ranseur
Burgundian ranseur or roncone, from miniatures in a 15th century manuscript. In the Library of Arsenal Paris.
Ranseur From End Of The 15th Century Ranseur From End Of The 15th Century
Ranseur from the end of the 15th century. In the Museum of Artillery in Paris.
German Ranseur From Beginning Of The 16th Century German Ranseur From Beginning Of The 16th Century
German ranseur from beginning of the 16th century. From the Glockenthon manuscript. In the Ambras Collection.
German Ranseur Of The 16th Century German Ranseur Of The 16th Century
German ranseur of the 16th century. In the Nieuwerkerke Collection.
Italian Ranseur Of The 16th Century Italian Ranseur Of The 16th Century
Italian ranseur of the 16th century.
Ranseur Of The 17th Century Ranseur Of The 17th Century
Ranseur of the 17th century, in the Arsenal of Berlin.
Four Sided Ranseur Four Sided Ranseur
Four sided ranseur. In the Arsenal of the City of Vienna.
Ranseur From Beginning Of The 17th Century Ranseur From Beginning Of The 17th Century
Ranseur from the beginning of the 17th century. In the Museum of Sigmaringen.
German Partizan From The 15th Century German Partizan From The 15th Century
German partizan, whose iron measures 14 1/2 inches. It dates probably from the early years of the 15th century. In the National Museum of Munich.
15th Century Swiss Partizan 15th Century Swiss Partizan
15th century Swiss partizan with mark of an armorer. In the Meyer Biermann Collection at Lucerne.
Swiss Partizan Of The 15th Century Swiss Partizan Of The 15th Century
Swiss partizan of the 15th century, with mark of an armorer. In the Meyer Biermann Collection at Zurich.
French Engraved Partizan French Engraved Partizan
French engraved partizan, reign of Francis I of the 16th century. In the Museum of Artillery in Paris.
Military Fork Of The 15th Century Military Fork Of The 15th Century
Military fork of the 15th century. From the original collection in the Cabinet of Engravings Munich.
German Military Fork German Military Fork
German military fork, from beginning of the 16th century. From a water-color drawing of Glockenthon, made in 1505 from the Arsenals of Maximilian I.
Italian Scaling Ladder Fork Italian Scaling Ladder Fork
Italian scaling ladder fork taken from the Savoyard troops under the walls of Geneva in 1602. In the Arsenal of Geneva.
Scaling Ladder Fork Scaling Ladder Fork
Scaling ladder fork from the second siege of Vienna in 1683.
Double Military Fork Double Military Fork
Double military fork of the 17th century.
Simple Military Fork Simple Military Fork
Simple military fork of the 17th century. In the Arsenal of Geneva.
Three Pronged Military Fork Three Pronged Military Fork
Three pronged military fork of the 17th century. From Az Collection, Lintz.
German Double Catchpole German Double Catchpole
German double catchpole, from the 16th century. In the Dresden Museum.