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In our last issue, we discussed various fors of pole arms used by foot soldiers during Medieval times. I this issue we continue, showing additional forms of these basic weapons. photo-Hermann Historica by Andrew Garcia [email protected] Figure 1 - Poleax or Poll Ax - A late 15th century pole arm having a Danish for of axe head and a rigid hammer on the opposite side with a spike at the center. e wooden haſt is usually about 175 centimeters long (5 feet-9 inches) authors collection Figure 2 - War Hammer . Similar in appearance and function to the poleax. e hammer head has a triple angulated form with a spike opposite and a spear tip at center. War Hammers were in use until the 17th century. e wooden haſt is usually about 175 centimeters long (5 feet - 9 inches). authors collection

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Figure 1 - Poleax or Poll Ax - A late 15th century pole arm having a Danish for of axe head and a rigid hammer on the opposite side with a spike at the center. The wooden haft is usually about 175 centimeters long (5 feet-9 inches) authors collection

➳Figure 2 - War Hammer. Similar in appearance and function to the poleax. The hammer head has a triple angulated form with a spike opposite and a spear tip at center. War Hammers were in use until the 17th century. The wooden haft is usually about 175 centimeters long (5 feet - 9 inches). authors collection

Figure 3 - A Lucerne Hammer, circa 1580-1700. These were used by the Swiss in the same manner as the heavier war hammer. The head, however was much smaller and lighter. The wooden haft is usually about 185 centimeters long (6 feet). authors collection

➳Figure 4 - The Italian Roncone (also known as a Bill in England). A staff weapon developed in Italy, derived from agricultural implements. Used during the 14th through the 17th centuries. The consist of a single blade with hook, outside cutting edges and a long spike. The wooden haft is usually about 185 centimeters long (6 feet). authors collection