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Czákany: M.15-1941

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 31 (Armoury)

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown (Uncertain)

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Description

Horseman's hammer (czákany),

Legal notes

Given by Francis Henry Cripps-Day

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1941-06-13) by Cripps-Day, F.H.

Dating

17th Century, Early#
Circa 1600 CE - 1630 CE

Note

German or Polish, early 17th century.

Like the mace, the war hammer was often used by mounted troops and, with its sharp spike, made a very effective weapon for attacking plate armour.

Components of the work

Hammer composed of steel
Blade

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.15-1941
Primary reference Number: 19297
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 19 April 2021 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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