Mace is an ancient weapon popularized
by the Turks in the 17th century; it is basically a stick with ball
shaped heavy head, used by warriors to strike the opponents. Nowadays
mace is being used for decorative purpose in museums, homes etc. This
weapon also acted as a symbol of military authority and provides an
insight into the kind of metals being used in the old times. Leading
antique dealers stock a variety of maces belonging to different time
periods for selective buyers.
Popular Materials Used
- Stone
- Copper
- Bronze
- Iron
- Steel
Style and Design
The length of these antique weapons vary; maces of soldiers on foot
were two to three feet in length, while the maces of cavalrymen were
longer and specially designed for blows from horseback.
