Illustrated Bible History

Ancient Weapons and Warfare - Spurs and Stirrups



Greek Antique Spur Greek Antique Spur
Ancient Greek antique spur in bronze. Museum of Artillery, Paris.
Bronze Greek Spur Bronze Greek Spur
Bronze Greek spur found in the ancient kingdom of Naples. Museum of Artillery, Paris.
Roman Spur In Bronze Roman Spur In Bronze
Ancient Roman spur in bronze, found at Salburg near Homburg.
Roman Spur In Iron Roman Spur In Iron
Ancient Roman spur in iron from Museum of Artillery in Paris.
Germanic Spur Germanic Spur
Germanic spur of the Merovingian epoch from Museum of Sigmaringen.
Danish Spur In Bronze Danish Spur In Bronze
Ancient Danish spur in bronze from the Museum Of Copenhagen.
Danish Stirrup In Bronze Danish Stirrup In Bronze
Ancient Danish stirrup in bronze, 8 1/2 inches from Museum of Copenhagen.
Danish Stirrup In Bronze Inlaid With Silver Danish Stirrup In Bronze Inlaid With Silver
12 inches sized Danish stirrup in bronze inlaid with silver. From Museum of Copenhagen.
Danish Stirrup In Bronze Danish Stirrup In Bronze
Ancient Danish stirrup in bronze, 15 1/2 inches. From Museum of Copenhagen.
Gold Spur Belonging To Charlemagne Gold Spur Belonging To Charlemagne
Gold spur belonging to Charlemagne. From Museum of the Louvre in Paris.
8th Century German Spurs In Iron 8th Century German Spurs In Iron
8th century German spurs in iron. Found at Groschnowitz, near Oppeln. From Museum of Berlin.
8th Century Danish Spur In Bronze 8th Century Danish Spur In Bronze
8th century Danish spur in bronze, with an iron point. From Museum of Copenhagen.
8th Century German Spur In Iron 8th Century German Spur In Iron
8th century German spur in iron, found at Gnevikon in Ruppin. From Museum of Berlin.
10th Century German Spur In Iron Found At Brandenburg 10th Century German Spur In Iron Found At Brandenburg
10th century German spur in iron, found at Brandenburg.
11th Century Anglo-Saxon Or Norman Spur 11th Century Anglo-Saxon Or Norman Spur
11th century Anglo-Saxon or Norman spur. From Tower of London.
10th Century German Spur Found At Constance 10th Century German Spur Found At Constance
Image of 10th century German spur, found at Constance. In the Museum of Sigmaringen.
11th Century German Spur 11th Century German Spur
German spur in iron, of the 11th century. From Museum of Sigmaringen.
12th Century German Spur In Iron 12th Century German Spur In Iron
German spur in iron, of the 12th century. Copied from the frescoes in the Cathedral of Brunswick.
12th Century English Spur 12th Century English Spur
12th century English spur found at Chesterford. From Neville Museum at Audley End.
Spur Copied From Reliquary Of The 12th Century Spur Copied From Reliquary Of The 12th Century
Spur copied from a reliquary of the 12th century. In the collection of the late of King of Hanover.
13th Century Spur In Iron 13th Century Spur In Iron
Spur in iron of the 13th century. From Hanover Museum.
13th Century Swiss Spur In Iron 13th Century Swiss Spur In Iron
Swiss spur in iron, of the 13th century. Found in the lake of Morat. In the Gymnasium Collection at Morat.
German Spur In Iron Of The Commencement Of The 14th Century German Spur In Iron Of The Commencement Of The 14th Century
German spur in iron, of the commencement of the 14th century, found at Brandenburg.
14th Century German Spur With Eight Pointed Rowel 14th Century German Spur With Eight Pointed Rowel
14th century German spur, with eight pointed rowel. Found in a tomb of a knight of Heideck. From Museum of Munich.
German Spur Belonged To Duke Albrecht II Of Bavaria German Spur Belonged To Duke Albrecht II Of Bavaria
German spur of the end of the 14th century, with a twelve pointed rowel. Belonged to Duke Albrecht II of Bavaria. From Museum of Munich.
14th Century Italian Spur 14th Century Italian Spur
14th century Italian spur in iron. From Museum of Sigmaringen.
14th Century German Spur Found At Constance 14th Century German Spur Found At Constance
14th century German spur, found at Constance. From Museum of Sigmaringen.
14th Century Spur In Copper 14th Century Spur In Copper
Spur in copper of the 14th century. From Meyrick Collection.
14th Century German Spur With Double Neck 14th Century German Spur With Double Neck
Spur in iron with a double neck, of the 14th century. Found at Mayence. From Museum of Sigmaringen.
15th Century Spur With Six Pointed Rowel 15th Century Spur With Six Pointed Rowel
Spur in iron, of the 15th century, with six pointed rowel. From Widter Collection at Vienna.
German Spur Found In The Isle Of Rugen German Spur Found In The Isle Of Rugen
German spur in iron of the 15th century, with eight pointed rowel, found in the Isle of Rugen. From the Museum of Berlin.
15th Century Spur In Iron 15th Century Spur In Iron
Spur n iron, of the end of the 15th century. In the Museum of Sigmaringen.
Moorish Spur Of The 15th Century Moorish Spur Of The 15th Century
Moorish spur of the 15th century. In the Museum of Artillery in Paris.
15th Century Spur With Stirrup And Belonged To duke Christopher Of Bavaria 15th Century Spur With Stirrup And Belonged To duke Christopher Of Bavaria
Spur with stirrup, attached in gilt copper, of the 15th century. It belonged to Duke Christopher of Bavaria, and is now in the Museum of Munich.
15th Century German Spur In Copper 15th Century German Spur In Copper
German spur in copper, about 10 inches long, of the end of the 15th century. From Soter and Ambras Collection.
15th Century English Spur In Copper 15th Century English Spur In Copper
15th century English spur in copper, about 5 inches long. From Meyrick Collection.
16th Century Spur In Gilt Iron 16th Century Spur In Gilt Iron
16th century, spur in gilt iron. From Museum of Artillery in Paris.
17th Century Spur In Iron 17th Century Spur In Iron
17th century spur in iron, with rounded branches. From Museum of Sigmaringen.
16th Century English Spur In Steel 16th Century English Spur In Steel
16th century English spur in steel. From Meyrick Collection.
16th Century German Spur In Iron 16th Century German Spur In Iron
16th century German Spur in iron. From Museum of Sigmaringen.
English Spur In Gilt Iron Belonged To Ralph Sadler English Spur In Gilt Iron Belonged To Ralph Sadler
English spur in gilt iron, it belonged to Ralph Sadler in the reign of Edward VI. From Meyrick Collection.
German Spur Copied From A Suit Of Armor German Spur Copied From A Suit Of Armor
German spur copied from one on a suit of armor.
16th Century German Spur With Three Rowels 16th Century German Spur With Three Rowels
16th century German spur with three rowels, and is in very rare shape.
Large Spur In Blackened Iron Large Spur In Blackened Iron
Large spur in blackened iron, the branches of which are hollow, and served as a receptacle for concealed despatches. The heel of the shank, which unscrewed formed the mouth.
16th Or 17th Century English Spur 16th Or 17th Century English Spur
16th or 17th century English spur. From the Meyrick Collection.
Spanish Spur Of The Middle Of The 17th Century Spanish Spur Of The Middle Of The 17th Century
Spanish spur of the middle of the 17th century with rounded branches. Copied from a work by a Spaniard, which is said to have belonged to Alphonso Perez de Guzman.
16th Century English Spur 16th Century English Spur
16th century English spur. From Meyrick Collection.
16th Century Spur In Gilt Copper 16th Century Spur In Gilt Copper
16th century spur in gilt copper. From Museum of the Louvre.
Spur In Iron Of The Reign Of Louis XIV Spur In Iron Of The Reign Of Louis XIV
Spur in iron of the reign of Louis XIV. It resembles the Mexican spur.
17th Century German Spur 17th Century German Spur
17th century German spur in iron. From Museum of Sigmaringen.
English Spur Of The End Of The 17th Century English Spur Of The End Of The 17th Century
English spur of the end of the 17th century, called gaiter spur. From Meyrick Collection.
17th Century Polish Spur 17th Century Polish Spur
17th century Polish spur. From Museums of Prague and Sigmaringen.
16th Century German Spur 16th Century German Spur
16th century German spur. In the Museum of Berlin.
15th Century Persian Spur 15th Century Persian Spur
15th century Persian spur.
German Spur Of The 17th Century German Spur Of The 17th Century
German spur of the 17th century. The width and shape of the branches show that this spur belongs to a time when greaves are no longer worn.
Ancient African Spur In Iron Ancient African Spur In Iron
Ancient African spur in iron.
Arab Spur Arab Spur
Arab spur.
Brazilian Spur Brazilian Spur
Brazilian spur.
Mussulman Spanish Stirrup Of The 12th Century Mussulman Spanish Stirrup Of The 12th Century
Mussulman-Spanish stirrup of the 12th century. About 18 inches high, 13 inches wide. Belonged to the Emperor Maximilian I. In the Ambras Collection.
12th Century German Stirrup 12th Century German Stirrup
12th century German stirrup, from the frescoes of the Cathedral of Brunswick.
13th Century German Stirrup 13th Century German Stirrup
13th century German stirrup in iron. From Museum of Sigmaringen.
14th Century Spanish Stirrup In Iron 14th Century Spanish Stirrup In Iron
14th century Spanish stirrup in iron. Attributed in the Armory of Madrid, where it is preserved to King James the Conqueror.
15th Century Arab Stirrup In Iron 15th Century Arab Stirrup In Iron
Arab stirrup in iron, of the commencement of the 15th century. Richly engraved with gold and silver.
15th Century English Soleret Stirrup In Iron 15th Century English Soleret Stirrup In Iron
English soleret stirrup in iron of the 15th century. From Warwick Castle.
English Soleret Stirrup In Iron English Soleret Stirrup In Iron
English soleret stirrup in iron, meant for the right foot. In The Meyrick Collection.
15th Century Iron Stirrup 15th Century Iron Stirrup
15th century iron stirrup. Belonged to a carved ivory saddle in the Historical Museum of Monbijou at Berlin.
Iron Stirrup Of The End Of The 15th Century Iron Stirrup Of The End Of The 15th Century
Iron stirrup of the end of the 15th century. From Museum of Sigmaringen.
Tilting Stirrup Of The 16th Century Tilting Stirrup Of The 16th Century
Tilting stirrup of the 16th century. It is ornamented with armorial bearings and the work is perforated.
Large Iron Stirrup Large Iron Stirrup
Large iron stirrup, 8 inches wide, 6 1/2 inches high. Belonging to the 16th century. In the National Museum of Prague.
16th Century Stirrup From A Set Of Armor 16th Century Stirrup From A Set Of Armor
16th century stirrup from a set of armor for man and horse. In the Arsenal of Berlin.
Large Saracen Stirrup In Iron Large Saracen Stirrup In Iron
Large saracen stirrup in iron, of the beginning of the 16th century. In the Museum of Artillery in Paris.
Polish Stirrup In Iron Polish Stirrup In Iron
Polish stirrup in iron, perforated work. Of the commencement of the 16th century. In the Ambras Collection.
Small Stirrup To Be Used With Soleret Small Stirrup To Be Used With Soleret
Small stirrup to be used with a soleret of the bec de cane shape.
Stirrup For A Mule In Chased Iron Stirrup For A Mule In Chased Iron
Stirrup in chased iron, probably for a mule. It belonged to the 16th century.
Stirrup In Embossed And Perforated Iron Stirrup In Embossed And Perforated Iron
Stirrup in embossed and perforated iron. From Tower of London.
16th Century Hungarian Stirrup 16th Century Hungarian Stirrup
Hungarian stirrup of the 16th century. It is covered over with silver filigree work and ornamented with gilt rosettes and precious stones. In the Ambras Collection.
16th Century Persian Stirrup 16th Century Persian Stirrup
Persian stirrup from a MS of the 16th century.
Arab Stirrup In Perforated Iron Arab Stirrup In Perforated Iron
Arab stirrup in perforated iron. In the Museum of Artillery in Paris.
Stirrup In Yellow Copper Stirrup In Yellow Copper
Stirrup in yellow copper of the end of the 17th century.
German Strrup In Iron Of The 17th Century German Strrup In Iron Of The 17th Century
German stirrup in iron of the 17th century, found at Dielfort. In the Museum of Sigmaringen.
17th century German Stirrup In Iron 17th century German Stirrup In Iron
17th century German stirrup in iron. In the Museum at Cassel.
Iron Stirrup Used In The North Of Africa Iron Stirrup Used In The North Of Africa
Iron stirrup used in the north of Africa.