Paul Chen Hanwei Lance ReplicaA lance in the original sense is a light throwing spear, or javelin. The English verb to launch "fling, hurl, throw" is derived from the term (via Old French lancier), as well as the more rare or poetical to lance. Paradoxically, the term from the 17th century came to refer specifically to spears not thrown, used for thrusting by heavy cavalry, and especially in jousting. A thrusting spear which is used by infantry is usually referred to as a pike. The first use of the lance in this sense was made by the Sarmatian and Parthian cataphractes from ca. the 3rd century BC. Norman cavalry attacks the Anglo-Saxon shield wall at the battle of Hastings as depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry. The lances are held with one-handed over-the-head gripThe use of the basic cavalry spear is so ancient, and warfare so ubiquitous by the beginning of recorded history, that it is difficult to determine which populations invented the lance and which learned it from their enemies or allies. The Lance (XH2037) is an accurate replication of the British 1868 pattern, used with great effect by the cavalry until the end of the century and still in ceremonial use today by the Canadian Mounted Police. The head and tail-piece only are provided and authentic finishing requires either an ash or bamboo pole. Total head length is 12 ¼”. KEY FEATURES: MEASUREMENTS: |
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