Medieval Iron Crossbow Bolt Quarrel 12th-16th Century AD Shadow Box Display
A genuine medieval iron crossbow bolt (quarrel head) from a private collection, beautifully presented in a black shadow box frame with red velvet lined recess and a period illustration of a medieval crossbowman.
A printed label identifies the piece as a Medieval Crossbow Bolt, 12th to 16th Century AD.
Crossbow bolts (quarrels) were among the most feared projectiles of the medieval battlefield, capable of penetrating armour at close range. The short, stout diamond-section point form is highly characteristic of medieval crossbow ammunition and is well documented from archaeological finds across Europe.
• Type: Iron crossbow bolt/quarrel head
• Form: Short stout point with characteristic diamond section — consistent with medieval crossbow ammunition
• Condition: Heavy black iron corrosion consistent with age, two pieces held together with wire
• Presentation: Black shadow box frame with red velvet recess and period crossbowman illustration
• From a private collection
Sold as a collector's item. The identification label was applied by a previous owner or collector. No guarantee of age or origin is made — buyer should satisfy themselves as to authenticity.
Ready to hang and display immediately. An excellent piece for collectors of medieval militaria, arms and armour, or medieval history.
Keywords: crossbow bolt, crossbow quarrel, medieval militaria, medieval weapon, iron bolt, medieval arrowhead, ancient arms, medieval crossbow, collector antiquity, shadow box
selling as pictured.
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