MEDIEVAL PERIOD IRON POLE WEAPON ON STAND

1000-1500 AD, Crusader Period. Heavy curved iron pole weapon with hook, curved blade and circular socket The Crusades were military expeditions, beginning in the late 11th century, that were organized by western European Christians in response to centuries of Muslim wars of expansion in the Holy Lands. People of all social classes took place in the Crusades, from heavily armed knights to humble peasants using improvised weapons, all in pursuit of salvation in the afterlife. Good condition. Size: L:360mm / W:95mm ; 720g. Provenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in 1970-80s then passed by descent.