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colin henshaw · 12th February 2015, 01:26 PM

I believe wooden clubs or "cudgels" were carried by the country people or peasantry in the Middle Ages in Europe and probably later, however I have no images to post. Of course metal maces or "morning stars" were used in battles by warriors. No doubt camp followers would have cudgels and knives etc., for use when looting battlefields etc.

I'm sure the specialists in European arms and armour can give better information.

12th February 2015, 01:26 PM	#2
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,430	I believe wooden clubs or "cudgels" were carried by the country people or peasantry in the Middle Ages in Europe and probably later, however I have no images to post. Of course metal maces or "morning stars" were used in battles by warriors. No doubt camp followers would have cudgels and knives etc., for use when looting battlefields etc. I'm sure the specialists in European arms and armour can give better information.