medieval soldiers survived after battle

[Neil]

Originally Posted by Edster

Interesting post. We often view antique hand weapons from a romantic view and as works of industrial or ethnic art. However, their application in their untimate intended uses was to lop limbs and bash heads. The wounds must have been very damaging to the body and those who survived certainly carried the mark.

The Chinese civilian arms I collect and study often show signs of use in conflict. I think about the bad situations they have potentially been a party to. I believe your comment on a "romantic view" of these things is important to bear in mind if a person is really interested in interpreting them honestly.