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Iron arrowhead

Foto: AMHMiddle Age

Hamburg Archaeological Museum

Hamburg Archaeological Museum
Hamburg, Germany

Bow and arrow are typical Slavic weapons and often found in Slavic settlement areas. The shape of the arrowhead indicates its purpose; long thin spikes could puncture a knight's armour. Wide arrowheads with or without barbs were used against unarmed opponents and for hunting.

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  • Title: Iron arrowhead
  • Creator: Foto: AMH
  • Date: Middle Age
  • Location: Hamburg-Altstadt
  • Provenance: Archäologisches Museum Hamburg Stadtmuseum Harburg|Helms-Museum
  • Type: weapon
  • Medium: Iron
Hamburg Archaeological Museum

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