Weapons Systems
Bear spear
Medieval
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A bear spear was a medieval type of spear used for hunting bears and other large animals such as boars. Its sharpened head was enlarged into a bay leaf shape, and a short crosspiece set just below the head limited how far the spear could penetrate an animal, keeping the animal at a distance from the hunter.
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