Product description
The crossbow was an important weapon in medieval European warfare. Crossbows were already in use amongst the Greeks and the Romans. A Latin text, De Re Militari, by military historian Vegetius, makes mention of crossbows. From Roman Gaul, the only surviving images of crossbows from Roman times have been preserved; these depict scenes of hunters.
In medieval Europe, crossbows were employed in warfare, particularly from the twelfth century onwards. The longbow was easier to work with, as the crossbow required a considerable time to reload owing to the crannequin utilised to reload heavy crossbows. The crossbow was regarded as an evil weapon, and there was a period during which Christians were not permitted to kill other Christians with a crossbow. After the Middle Ages, the crossbow was supplanted by firearms.
The crossbow has been designed for decorative use. It is adorned with beautiful wood carving decorations. The crossbow is delivered complete with a crossbow arrow.
