CRUSADER’S MACE, 13TH CENTURY

Forged iron just under 2” diameter of bun form with low ribs throughout, obscured in some places by degradation from burial. See Arms and Armor of the Crusading Era, Nicolle, #90c. A horseman’s weapon, originally mounted on a wood haft of about 2’ length, its relatively light construction correlates to the light protection of the Saracen opposition who sacrificed protection for agility in battle. Very rare.