"Medieval, Crusaders Iron Arrowheads (22) Culture / Period: Medieval, Crusaders Date / Period: 11th–14th century Material: Iron Dimensions: 25–45 mm Condition: Good condition, with surface corrosion and age-related wear consistent with archaeological iron objects. See photographs for details. No shipping outside the European Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within the European Union before placing a bid. Provenance information: Object Registration ID: 1046 The current owner (S.N.J. S.) purchased the collection of 22 arrowheads from J.P. in Eijsden, the Netherlands. The previous owner, J.P. from Eijsden (the Netherlands), stated that the arrowheads had been in his collection since the 1990s. According to the previous owner, the arrowheads had previously been in a private collection in the Netherlands since the 1990s. No further information concerning the earlier ownership history was available from the previous owner. Background Information: Iron arrowheads were an essential part of medieval weaponry, widely used during the Crusader period from the 11th to the 14th century. Archery played a significant role in medieval warfare, particularly during sieges, defensive operations and open-field battles. Archers provided important ranged support to infantry and cavalry, making arrows indispensable military equipment. This collection consists of 22 hand-forged iron arrowheads, measuring between 25 and 45 mm. The examples display a variety of elongated, pointed forms with narrow tangs designed for insertion into wooden arrow shafts. Their different shapes and proportions reflect established medieval ironworking traditions and the practical requirements of projectile manufacture. During the Crusades, archery was extensively employed by both European Crusader armies and their opponents in the eastern Mediterranean. Arrowheads were manufactured in large quantities by skilled blacksmiths and supplied through military workshops and local production centres. Comparable forms were used throughout medieval Europe and the Crusader states, reflecting the widespread importance of archery in medieval military organisation. This collection of 22 iron arrowheads illustrates the craftsmanship and military technology of the medieval Crusader period. These objects provide a direct and tangible connection to the medieval world, in which archery formed an essential part of warfare and military defence."