The morning star first came into widespread use around the beginning of the fourteenth century, particularly in Germany where it was known as Morgenstern. The term is often confused with the military See more

The morning star is a medieval weapon consisting of a spiked ball mounted on a shaft, resembling a mace, usually with a long spike extending straight from the top and many smaller … 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 … 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 army in the sixteenth century and made … 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 … See more

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