13th C. Mace head with wooden handle

Description of the Product The club is no doubt the oldest weapon and the mace its most high-minded variation. Always a symbol of power and authority, its great advantages are simplicity and durability. It never required sharpening and was very effective against plate or mail armor. The flanged version was in use by at least the later part of the 11th century. Maces and their use in battle are represented in many historical references, including the splendid Maciejowski bible from c.1250. The original of this mace head can be found in the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology of Cambridge. The mace head is made of steel, and comes attached to a wooden handle that has been stained dark brown. This item is cast and therefore may include imperfections. Mace has always been a symbol of power and authority, its great advantages are simplicity and durability The original of this mace head can be found in the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology of Cambridge Brown wooden handle included The socket diameter: 23 mm Overall length:  60 cm Weight: 640 g Manufacturer: Victor Berbekucz