A spontoon, sometimes known by the variant spelling espontoon [1] or as a half-pike, is a type of European polearm that came into being alongside the pike. The spontoon was in common use from the mid-17th century to the early 19th century, but it was used to a much lesser extent as a military weapon and ceremonial implement until the late 19th ...

May 22, 2023 · The spontoon (or “half-pike”) was a pole weapon that often exceeded 80 inches (2 m) in length and sported a sharp tip with an inverted crossguard. In certain variations, the spontoon looks just like a partisan, which is an entirely different type of weapon in terms of its shape and design.

In America, spontoons held on into the early Federal period. A North Carolina militia law of 1787 required infantry officers to carry “side arms or a spontoon.” Because militia officers might well wear civilian clothing, a spontoon or sword served as an indication of superior rank.

The Spontoon is a weapon in Guts & Blackpowder. It can be bought in the Shop for 500 Francs and is exclusive to the Officer class. The Spontoon is a melee that sports a range comparable to the Lance. Unlike the Lance however, it doesn't slow the user's speed when held. Moreover, the Spontoon can attack in 4 directions. The player can either do an upswing, downswing, left …

Mar 18, 2019 · Talking about the Spontoon. That’s a fancy term for a military spear. Officially, it’s a half-pike. The pike — a spear ranging anywhere from 10 to 25 feet long — has an ancient pedigree, being a simple and inexpensive weapon to make, and one that considerably extended the reach of an infantryman.

This is a short pike, or spontoon, carried by a sergeant, a non-commissioned officer in the British Army. This was a weapon of defence, discipline and authority. A long wooden shaft was topped with a steel spear point, just below which was a short metal cross bar.

The meaning of SPONTOON is a short pike formerly borne by subordinate officers of infantry.

The Commander-in-Chief's Guard is patterned after George Washington's personal guard and has a variety of weapons and uniforms unique to their company. Lt. Jeffries introduces their fundamentals...

A Spontoon sometimes known by the variant spelling espontoon is a type of European pole-arm that came into being alongside the pike. The spontoon was in wide use by the mid 17th century, and it continued to be used until the mid to late 19th century.

Title: Spontoon. Date: early 18th century. Culture: Italian, Savoy. Medium: Steel, wood (beech), textile, gold, brass, iron. Dimensions: L. 92 3/4 in. (235.7 cm); L. of head 10 in. (25.4 cm); W. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. (1360.8 g) Classification: Shafted Weapons. Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1904. Object Number: 04.3.72