15th century battle axe Middeleeuwse jurken It was a weapon of

It was a weapon of war for fully armoured soldiers between 1350 and 1550

and other attacks

greenware's popularity increased from the 15th century onwards

The armour may be fastened securely with the leather straps

hand painted in fine detail

15th century battle axe Middeleeuwse jurken It was a weapon ofAxes of this type began to appear from the second half of the 15th century. During this period, armour was becoming increasingly effective, creating a need for weapons that could penetrate the gaps in plate armour. At the back, the axe features a spike, similar to that of a war hammer. The main weapon, the axe head, has a tapered, rounded edge that ends in a hook. The hook could be employed to pull opponents off horseback, whilst the rounded edge