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Ranseur — A ranseur (also called a runka or a rawcon) was a type of polearm used across Europe up to the 15th century. It was still seen in court as a ceremonial weapon through the 17th century. Often thought to be a derivation of the earlier spetum, the… … Wikipedia
Ranseur — A pole arm weapon with three points. The center point was spear like and extended further than the two secondary points. Often very similar to a trident. The secondary points could be of varous shapes and lengths and often the ranseur was used to … Medieval glossary
Pole weapon — A selection of polearms, mostly halberds A pole weapon or polearm is a close combat weapon in which the main fighting part of the weapon is placed on the end of a long shaft, typically of wood, thereby extending the user s effective range. Spears … Wikipedia
Armorial des communes d'Empire — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Bonne ville et Bonne ville (principauté de Liège). L armorial des communes d Empire donne les armoiries (figures et blasonnements) des communes du Premier Empire (1804–1815), et du Second Empire (1852 1870), en… … Wikipédia en Français
Spetum — A spetum was a pole weapon of Europe during the 13th century. It consisted of a long pole some 6 8 feet long which was mounted with a spear head with two projections at its base. Many variations of this design flourished over time; some feel that … Wikipedia
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Partisan (weapon) — A partisan (also partizan) is a type of polearm that was used in Europe during medieval times. It consisted of a spearhead mounted on a long shaft (usually made of wood) with protrusions on the sides, which aided in the user in parrying sword… … Wikipedia
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