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A multi-pronged steel lance head (coronel) used to reduce impact during jousts at medieval tournaments. Such rebated weapons were known as ‘arms of courtesy’ or à plaisance. Germany, 15th century CE. (Metropolitan Museum, New York)
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Art, T. M. M. o. (2018, June 29). Jousting Lance Head. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8979/jousting-lance-head/
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