Weaponry of the Late Middle Ages (12th - 15th Centuries): Strategy and Strength
The Late Middle Ages was a period of great advances in military strategy and weaponry development. In this collection, you'll find a wide variety of weapons and armaments used during this period, designed to reflect the functionality and historical detail that defined the conflicts of the 12th to 15th centuries.
Emblematic Weapons of the Late Middle Ages
- Swords: Essential combat tools, with straight blades of different sizes, used by knights and soldiers.
- Spears and pikes: Long pole weapons used in both close combat and defensive formations.
- War Axes: Blunt weapons, ideal for close combat and piercing armor.
- Maces and hammers: Effective concussion tools designed to defeat plate defenses.
- Bows and arrows: Used in ranged battles, with arrows designed to pierce light armor.
- Crossbows: Landing weapons with great penetration power at long distances.
- Knives and daggers: Compact and versatile, used in close combat or as support tools.
Protections and Armor
- Helmets: Crucial for head protection, from nasal helmets to full helmets.
- Chainmail: Made with interlocking iron rings to protect the torso and limbs.
- Armor plates: Rigid elements that covered specific areas, such as breastplates and greaves, improving the warrior's defense.
- Armor Gloves and Boots: Designed to protect hands and feet, maintaining mobility and safety.
Explore the Weaponry of the Late Middle Ages
This collection will transport you to a period of power struggles, crusades, and conflicts between kingdoms. Each piece in our collection is designed to offer an authentic experience, ideal for historical reenactments, collections, or themed events . Discover the tools of war that defined one of the most intense periods in medieval history at the Medieval Shop.