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Voulge
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A voulge is a type of polearm that existed in medieval Europe, primarily in 15th-century France.
The Adoration of the Magi from the Livre d'heures d'Étienne Chevalier 1455). The leftmost character is holding a voulge
The Adoration of the Magi from the Livre d'heures d'Étienne Chevalier 1455). The leftmost character is holding a voulge
Late XV century depiction of men on foot holding voulges from the Chroniques de Froissart
Late XV century depiction of men on foot holding voulges from the Chroniques de Froissart
Voulges depicted in the hands of Franc-Archers
Voulges depicted in the hands of Franc-Archers
Bardiche
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A bardiche, berdiche, bardische, bardeche, or berdish is a type of polearm used from the 14th to 17th centuries in Europe. Ultimately a descendant of the medieval sparth axe or Dane axe, the bardiche
Two examples of a bardiche together with a flail, on display in Suzdal
Two examples of a bardiche together with a flail, on display in Suzdal
Several medieval battle axes including a 15th-century Austrian bardiche
Several medieval battle axes including a 15th-century Austrian bardiche
Illustration from the Psalter–Hours of Ghuiluys de Boisleux, 1246–1250 (Morgan Collection, MS M.730). The man on far right carries what appears to be
Illustration from the Psalter–Hours of Ghuiluys de Boisleux, 1246–1250 (Morgan Collection, MS M.730). The man on far right carries what appears to be an early bardiche.
17th-century bardiche alongside a contemporary axe
17th-century bardiche alongside a contemporary axe