18thC Spontoons

M ELEY · 12th June 2021, 03:33 AM

Thank you for posting these, Norman! You are a lucky guy to have uch great examples! I've wanted to add a spontoon to my own collection, but sticking with the pirate/nautical theme, I couldn't do it-

As far as the etched numerals, can we assume these are rack numbers? Troop numbers? I think these pole weapons would be quite effective if brought into a combat situation! I know sergeants used them for troop maneuvers and sign of rank, but isn't it tru that they were also common among camp 'guards' and sentries?

12th June 2021, 03:33 AM	#4
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,159	Thank you for posting these, Norman! You are a lucky guy to have uch great examples! I've wanted to add a spontoon to my own collection, but sticking with the pirate/nautical theme, I couldn't do it- As far as the etched numerals, can we assume these are rack numbers? Troop numbers? I think these pole weapons would be quite effective if brought into a combat situation! I know sergeants used them for troop maneuvers and sign of rank, but isn't it tru that they were also common among camp 'guards' and sentries?