No. 4964301
![Medieval iron "Bauernwehr" peasants' weapon or house weapon - 40 cm](https://assets.catawiki.nl/assets/2016/3/9/9/a/7/9a717c76-e629-11e5-81ae-3ab905178171.jpg)
Medieval iron "Bauernwehr" peasants' weapon or house weapon - 40 cm
No. 4964301
![Medieval iron "Bauernwehr" peasants' weapon or house weapon - 40 cm](https://assets.catawiki.nl/assets/2016/3/9/9/a/7/9a717c76-e629-11e5-81ae-3ab905178171.jpg)
Medieval iron "Bauernwehr" peasants' weapon or house weapon - 40 cm
The Bauernwehr (peasants' weapon) or house weapon is a typical weapon used by the peasantry during the Middle Ages and Early Modern Age, particularly widespread during the 15th and 16th centuries.
The Bauernwehr is also known as a "Hiebmesser" (hewing knife) or a long knife.
Origin, Germany, Harz
Length, 40 cm.
Material: Iron
Class: 15/16th century
Condition: Artifact cleaned and in good condition.
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This object is from a German private collection.
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