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LOT 1986
Medieval Iron Anti-Cavalry Caltrop Pair
11TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/8 in. (30 grams total, 60-62 mm).
Each with four arms tipped with triangular spikes. [2]
ProvenanceAcquired on the German art market before 2000.
Property of a Surrey, UK, collector.
Caltrops were scattered on battlefields in an effort to stop or slow advancing enemy cavalry or foot soldiers; regardless of how a caltrop lands, one spike is always facing upwards. Caesar used them widely at Alesia (Caes., BG 7.73; 82): 'Stakes a foot long, with iron hooks attached to them, were entirely sunk in the ground before these, and were planted in every place at small intervals; these they called spurs'.
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LOT 1986
Medieval Iron Anti-Cavalry Caltrop Pair
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£50 (EUR 58; USD 68) +BP*
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