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An '''ahlespiess''' is a [[weapon]] consisting of a shaft perhaps 3-4 feet long, topped by a long [[metal]] spike, often of square section. The ahlespiess had a [[rondel |
An '''ahlespiess''' is a [[weapon]] consisting of a shaft perhaps 3-4 feet long, topped by a long [[metal]] spike, often of square section. The ahlespiess had a [[rondel]] guard for the hands. |
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This is principly a thrusting [[weapon]] that is reputed to be able to penetrate some [[plate armour|plate defences]] and would have likely been very effective against [[maille]]. |
This is principly a thrusting [[weapon]] that is reputed to be able to penetrate some [[plate armour|plate defences]] and would have likely been very effective against [[maille]]. |
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Revision as of 17:55, 9 February 2006
An ahlespiess is a weapon consisting of a shaft perhaps 3-4 feet long, topped by a long metal spike, often of square section. The ahlespiess had a rondel guard for the hands.
This is principly a thrusting weapon that is reputed to be able to penetrate some plate defences and would have likely been very effective against maille.
