Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Weapons and Ammunition (hierarchy name)
5. weapons
6. armaments
7. edged weapons
8. swords
9. [swords by form]

Narrower term/s

• flambards (swords)

Anotations

Scope note:

Large, heavy European swords extending in length up to six feet and more and having an extra long grip, designed to be wielded with both hands. They were in use primarily in the 16th century by infantry.