There are 5.395 staff weapons preserved in the Armoury: mainly halberds and pikes, fewer boar spears, couses, tardes, morning stars and glaives
For a long time, staff weapons were the chief weapons used by foot soldiers.
As their penetration force increased, guns gradually replaced staff weapons on the battlefield, yet staff weapons remained in use as symbolic items of prestige—as guard weapons, for example, which were richly decorated.
Many of the staff weapons stored in the armoury were mainly produced in the 16th and 17th century and originate from Upper Austrian Workshops which were mainly located around Steyr like the ones from Pankraz Taller or Peter Schreckseisen.
Objects
Trabant's halberds
Upper Austria (?), late 16th century
Before the advent of firearms, edged weapons and staff weapons dominated warfare during this era. more...
Morning stars
Graz, 1685
All 185 morning stars were produced by Graz Wood turner Egid Rotter in 1685 in order to equp the levy of peasants. more...
Styrian Armoury
Herrengasse 16
8010 Graz, Österreich
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Opening Hours
Admission only with guided tour:
1 November 2022 to 31 March 2023 Tue-Sun, public holidays
Admission without a guided tour (brochure):
1 April 2023 to 31 October 2023 Tue-Sun, public holidays 10am - 6pm
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