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Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Antique and Obsolete Weapons
DEF

A short pike formerly borne by subordinate officers of infantry.

CONT

During the Napoleonic Wars, the spontoon was used by sergeants to defend the colours of a battalion or regiment from cavalry attack.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes anciennes
DEF

Demi-pique dont les officiers subalternes d'infanterie étaient armés.

Spanish

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