Dimensions: L. 94 1/8 in. (239.1 cm); L. of head 18 3/4 in. (47.7 cm); W. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); Wt. 5 lbs. 12 oz. (2608.2 g) Classification: Shafted Weapons. Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913. Accession …
Key Point: A Lucerne hammer was a medieval weapon characterized by a combination of a long polearm and a hammerhead, often featuring a spike on the opposite side. It was …
A SWISS LUCERNE HAMMER. mid-16 t h Century. With iron head of characteristic form, with hammer of four claw-like prongs and beak-shaped fluke of diamond section …
Lucern hammer This weapon is very similar to the halberd, but the spike on its end was generally longer than that of a halberd, and instead of an axe head the Lucern hammer …
The Lucerne hammer is a type of polearm which was popular in Switzerland during the 15th to 17th centuries. It was a combination of the bec de corbin with the blunt war …
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Its intricate design, combat utility, and cultural significance stand as testaments to the enduring impact of this formidable polearm. Uncover the combat prowess of the …
The Lucerne hammer, named as such due to the city of Lucerne in Switzerland being its presumed place of origin, is an archetypal example showcasing the arms race that …
