Swordstaff information

A swordstaff (svärdstav) is a Scandinavian polearm, used in the Middle Ages. It is made by placing a blade at the end of a staff.^{[citation needed]}

Evidence of the weapon in use at the battle of Elfsborg (Alvesborg) in 1502 is provided by Paul Dolnstein,^[1] a landsknecht mercenary who fought in the battle, who refers to the Swedes carrying "good pikes made from swords". He also provides sketches of the weapon.^[2]

Although Dolstein believed the weapon was made from swords, there is no independent confirmation of this.^{[citation needed]}

^ Hodnet, Andrew Arthur (2018). The Othering of the Landsknechte (PDF) (MA thesis). North Carolina State University.
^ Richards, John (2002). Landsknecht Soldier 1486–1560. Warrior, No. 49. Osprey. pp. 51–52.: media:dolstein 2.gif

[1] Hodnet, Andrew Arthur (2018). The Othering of the Landsknechte (PDF) (MA thesis). North Carolina State University.

[2] Richards, John (2002). Landsknecht Soldier 1486–1560. Warrior, No. 49. Osprey. pp. 51–52.: media:dolstein 2.gif

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