A morning star (German: Morgenstern) is any of several medieval club-like weapons consisting of a shaft with an attached ball adorned with one or … See more

The morning star first came into widespread use around the beginning of the fourteenth century, particularly in Germany where it … See more

Two examples of the military type are housed in the museums of Vienna, both from the 16th century. The first measures 2.35 m (7 ft 9 in) in length including the top spike which is 54 … See more

Goedendag
The goedendag (or variant spellings) was a Flemish weapon which is often described in modern … See more

The holy water sprinkler (from its resemblance to the aspergillum used in the Catholic Mass), was a morning star used by the English … See more

These types of morning stars are also depicted in medieval art. For instance, one is shown being carried by an armored knight or soldier in the Caesar Tapestries in the Historical See more

• Flail (weapon)
• Mace (bludgeon)
• Meteor hammer
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