Medieval Iron Anti-Cavalry Caltrop Group

13th-15th century A.D. A group of eight iron anti-cavalry caltrops, hand-forged with square-section spikes. Cf. Žákovský, P., ‘Caltrop. Contribution to the knowledge of one neglected weapon’ in Studia Minora Facultatis Philosophicae Universitatis Brunensis, M 12-13, 2007-2008, pp.115-132, fig.9, no.4 (type 3 of Žákovský classification).434 grams total, 90-94 mm (3 1/2 - 3 3/4 in.). Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector.[8, No Reserve]