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The weaponry used in Poland and Eastern Europe is a mix of the best of Western and Eastern Europe and the influences of Western Asia and the Steppes. Turkish and Tartar fashion and weaponry were very popular in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the late 16th and 17th centuries. This is evident in Polish war hammers (nadziak) and war axes (czekans). These long- handled weapons were quite effective when swung from horseback. In the 17th century, long handled Nadziak War Hammers and Czekans War axes also became fashionable walking canes for the nobility Click Here To Contact Polish Hussar Supply |
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Above, Polish style Nadziak War Hammer, wooden shaft, 33" long. Below, Polish Nadziak War Hammer, steel shaft and leather grip Starting a t$95.00 |
| To the left, a 17th cen. Turkish Nacak Axe starting at $95.00 |
| Czekan Axes are made of steel and are usually on long wood shafts. Some were on steel shafts as well like the one pictured below. They also double as traditional walking sticks which were used by nobles during the period. Starting at $95.00 plus shipping |
| Polish and Eastern Weaponry |
| Maces The smaller piernacz were carried by junior officers. Larger buzdygan were carried by higher ranking commanders in the Polish army and bulawa maces were carried by the hetman or general. Heavy duty steel which I highly polish. Starting prices for basic as follows: Piernacz $99.00 ( 3" sphere) Buzdygan $109.00 (4" sphere) simple with some decoration Bulawa Mace with faux jewels and stones, hand carvings. (4" sphere) Starting at $250.00 |
| Czekan Axes and Nadziak War Hammers These weapons were favorites of Eastern cavalrymen. Long handles with small heads made it easy to reach out from horseback. I generally make no two the same. |
