Halberds and spears

A halberd is a two-handed pole weapon that came to prominent use during the 14th and 15th centuries. Troops that used the weapon are called halberdiers.

The halberd consists of an axe blade topped with a spike mounted on a long shaft. It always has a hook or thorn on the back side of the axe blade for grappling mounted combatants.

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  • Times or events: 16th century
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