1. Medieval Weapons

2. When was the Medieval period?
The Medieval period was also known as the Middle Ages
It started in 500 AD and ended in 1500 AD
It lasted for 1000 years!

3. Swords
Swords were one of the most common weapons used in the Middle Ages
Swords have 2 main parts, the Blade and the Hilt
The Hilt is made up of the Grip and the Crossguard
There were swords that you could hold with one hand but some were so big you needed 2 hands

4. Shields Shields were usually used with a sword
They were used for protection from the enemies weapon
They were made from wood or metal or both

5. Morning Star & Mace Morning Star
A spiky metal ball attached to a handle by a chain
It was heavy because of the spiky ball
They swung it around and whacked the enemy!
Mace
It was like a Morning Star but did not have the chain

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