Polearms (Class VII) — 15th century
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About this collection
This collection covers 31 polearm objects from the 15th century, delivered across 88 images in 7 ZIP assets. The 15th century saw the polearm reach new prominence — the Swiss pike revolution demonstrated that disciplined infantry with staff weapons could defeat armoured cavalry, and the halberd developed into a versatile weapon combining spear, axe, and hook.
Why it matters
The 15th-century polearm collection documents weapons at the moment of their greatest military prestige — the Swiss infantry reforms demonstrated the superiority of disciplined pikemen over armoured cavalry and reshaped European military thinking. The Royal Armouries' 31 objects represent the main weapon types that drove that revolution.
Use cases & time to value
- Historical production design: Accurate period reference for film, game, and theatrical productions
- Arms and armour scholarship: Research into object typology, construction, and cultural context
- AI training: Labelled historical object dataset for recognition and classification models
- Publishing & editorial: Ready-to-license museum-quality imagery for books and journals
- Museum education: High-quality imagery for galleries, exhibitions, and public programmes
Data schema
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| object_number | string | Royal Armouries catalogue number (VII. prefix + sequence) |
| object_name | string | Standardised object type name as catalogued |
| class | string | VII (Polearms) |
| period | string | 15th century |
| image_filename | string | Original filename as catalogued |
| image_format | string | tif, jpg, or bmp |
| width_px | integer | Image width in pixels |
| height_px | integer | Image height in pixels |
| file_size_bytes | integer | Uncompressed file size in bytes |
Collection stats
7 assets · 31 objects · 88 images · 15th century
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