Poleax, 1450, Art Institute of Chicago: Arms, Armor, Medieval, and RenaissanceThe poleax—so named wh
Poleax, 1450, Art Institute of Chicago: Arms, Armor, Medieval, and RenaissanceThe poleax—so named whether it has an ax- or hammerhead—was designed to smash, break, or pierce through armor. It could be mounted either with a long or short staff. It was used in infantry battle, knightly tournaments, and judicial combat. The blunted hook, hammerhead, and point on the short poleax suggest it was meant for foot tournaments, friendly contests in which blows were exchanged.George F. Harding CollectionSize: L. 121.8 cm (48 in.)[object needs to be weighed]Medium: Steel, brass, wood, and leatherhttps://www.artic.edu/artworks/106205/ -- source link
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