Voulge

The Voulge, also called Boulge or Bouge is a Polearm. It was used in several European countries from the late Middle Ages to the modern era.

Description

The Voulge is very similar to a halberd. The helmet beards have been developed from the various forms of Voulge because the Voulge already was formerly in use. Which consists of a Voulge axtähnlichen blade which is fastened with two eyes on the shaft. In general, the blade is provided with a straight or curved cutting edge and a sharp impact blade. In some versions, an additional blade is fixed with the aid of an additional eye between the fastening lugs. These blades are usually slightly curved. In early versions of this additional blade was soldered to the sheet, in the eyes of others have been replaced by a socket. There are different versions, which differ in shape and size. Some, at a later time bar used weapons that were performed two-handed and broad, heavy blade possessed, were also referred to as Voulge.