Strijdbijl Friedrich, 16e eeuw, semi-scherp Gespen en riembeslag Vikingen - Germanen These three features made it

These three features made it an ideal infantry weapon for attacking knights in plate armor

and functionality

This Viking fibula is based on a Thors hammer excavated in Fossi

crossbows were used in the war

which makes the belt only becomes more beautiful with age

Strijdbijl Friedrich, 16e eeuw, semi-scherp Gespen en riembeslag Vikingen - Germanen These three features made itAxes like this one began to appear from the second half of the 15th century. Around this time, armor was becoming increasingly effective, creating a need for weapons that could penetrate the gaps in plate armor. At the back, this axe features a spike, similar to that of a war hammer. The main weapon, the axe head, has a tapered, rounded edge that ends in a hook. The hook could be used to pull opponents off horseback, while the rounded edge keeps the