Two-handed swords

Esquema

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Jerarquía

Furnishings and Equipment (Hierarchy Name) > Weapons and Ammunition > weapons > edged weapons > swords > <swords by form>

Descripción

Large, heavy European swords extending in length up to six feet and more and having an extra long grip, designed to be wielded with both hands. They were in use primarily in the 16th century by infantry.

URI original del concepto

http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300037099

Otros términos

  • tweehanders [nl]
  • mandobles [es]
  • two-handed sword [en]
  • swords, two-handed [en]
  • two-hand swords [en]
  • tweehander [nl]
  • mandoble [es]