Exploring an Impressive Collection of Two-Handed Swords and Polearms

During my trip overseas to see medical specialists I had an opportunity to go visit the Bavarian Army Museum in Ingolstadt, Germany. As part of the "Forms of War 1600-1815" exhibition they have quite a number of two-handed "greatswords" (Zweihander) and various types of polearm (halberds, polehammers, morning stars, bardiches and other battle axes, war forks, etc). Very interesting to take a look at these up close and get an impression of historical craftsmanship (and how much it differs from what you see on the current reproduction market). https://www.armeemuseum.de/en/ I would highly recommend reading their guide: https://www.armeemuseum.de/images/pub... Intro music: Historic Renaissance music from 1597: If my complaints could passions move” by John Dowland / Of Far Different Nature https://opengameart.org/content/histo... CC0 1.0 Universal ** Support the channel ** Help fund future videos, get bonus content and access to an exclusive Discord server:   / skallagrim      / @skallagrim   Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/skallswag/ If you want to join Bonfire to start selling your own merch: https://www.bonfire.com/welcome/07bb1... Other ways to support the channel by shopping through affiliate links: Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc: https://www.kultofathena.com/?koa=259 Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords: http://www.woodenswords.com/?Click=1799 GamerSupps powdered energy drinks and other stuff (I particularly like the SUS snack bars): https://gamersupps.gg/Skall I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery: https://beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHW... ** Other social media ** https://bsky.app/profile/skallagrim.b...   / skallagrimyt     / skallagrim_yt