Production: Unknown
Mace, 16th century, Polish or Hungarian.
J.S. Henderson Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart
16th Century
Circa
1500
CE
-
1600
CE
The flanged mace was a very effective short range weapon and was often used by cavalry, the mace secured to the wrist by a leather strap. Though they were only useful for very close combat, their weight, combined with a swinging action made them very effective weapons.
Mace composed of steel
Accession number: HEN.M.327-1933
Primary reference Number: 19277
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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