18thC Spontoons

Norman McCormick · 12th June 2021, 02:24 PM

Hi Mark,
I have not come across any references to camp guards using spontoons/pikes but I see no reason so suppose that they weren't used it that situation. As far as naval connections are concerned I came across this thread http://www.swordforum.com/vb4/showth...ants-1792-1830 where Glen mentioned spontoons being used by Royal Marines although the kind he references are a later type utilising a cross guard.

Glen if you are about could you elaborate on the sources for spontoons used by the Royal Marines.

My Regards,
Norman.

P.S. Here's an interesting article on spontoons/halberds etc. https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/20...and-spontoons/

12th June 2021, 02:24 PM	#5
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,613	Hi Mark, I have not come across any references to camp guards using spontoons/pikes but I see no reason so suppose that they weren't used it that situation. As far as naval connections are concerned I came across this thread http://www.swordforum.com/vb4/showth...ants-1792-1830 where Glen mentioned spontoons being used by Royal Marines although the kind he references are a later type utilising a cross guard. Glen if you are about could you elaborate on the sources for spontoons used by the Royal Marines. My Regards, Norman. P.S. Here's an interesting article on spontoons/halberds etc. https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/20...and-spontoons/ Last edited by Norman McCormick; 12th June 2021 at 05:11 PM.