Paalbijl St Albans, scherp Maliën & pantser This masterful reconstruction embodies the

This masterful reconstruction embodies the shoes worn between 1000 and 1250 AD

This type of sword was developed at the time when plate armor was increasingly introduced

The shape and size of the axe heads depended on their intended use

The cloak has a short hood

Renaissance and early modern characters

Paalbijl St Albans, scherp Maliën & pantser This masterful reconstruction embodies thePolearms like this one were very popular in the 15th century; it was an aristocratic weapon, much like the sword, and an ideal weapon for battles between men at arms. Several fighting manuals contain illustrations showing how to fight with this type of weapon. The weapon was primarily developed for breaking through plate armor. As plate armor improved from the early 15th century, there arose a need for weapons capable of penetrating it. The weapon was