Axes & Maces (Class XXVIC)
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About this collection
This collection covers 42 axe and mace objects catalogued under Class XXVIC, delivered across 143 images in 17 ZIP assets. Class XXVIC is a specialist classification within the impact weapon category, capturing unusual or distinctive weapon forms that are differentiated from the main Class VIII holdings.
Why it matters
The Class XXVIC variant captures the diversity of impact weapon traditions beyond the main class groupings — unusual head forms, mixed-function weapons, and regional variations that reflect distinct fighting traditions.
Use cases & time to value
- Historical production design: Accurate reference for impact weapons in period film, game, and theatrical productions
- Medieval warfare research: Study of axes, maces, and impact weapons alongside plate armour development
- AI training: Labelled impact-weapon dataset for object-recognition models
- Publishing & editorial: Ready-to-license museum-quality imagery for reference works on medieval arms
- Museum education: High-quality imagery for gallery programmes on impact weapons
Data schema
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| object_number | string | Royal Armouries catalogue number (XXVIC. prefix + sequence) |
| object_name | string | Standardised object type name as catalogued |
| class | string | XXVIC (Axes & Maces (variant)) |
| period | string | Multiple periods |
| 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
17 assets · 42 objects · 143 images · Multiple periods
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