- A spontoon,
sometimes known by the
variant spelling espontoon or as a half-pike, is a type of
European polearm that came into
being alongside the pike...
- and as an
indication of prominence, he
carries an
espontoon instead of the
standard mace. The
espontoon is an 18th-century
weapon carried by officers. However...
-
Phrygian cap
supported on the
sword point, all
between on the left an
espontoon and on the
right a
musket with
fixed bayonet crossed in
saltire behind...
- wigs. The drum
major of the Fife and Drum
Corps traditionally bears an
espontoon (a
historic pike-like weapon) in his
right hand to
direct and command...
- warriors.: 49
Junior officers and non-commissioned
officers were
issued espontoons and
light muskets.: 25 : 64 The
Legion created the
first training camp...
- Company. 1894. p. 672. The
ordinary company officers carried swords or
espontoons,
which were
light halberds with battle-axe heads.
Officers of the Grenadier...
- were no danger, Capt. Olney's
company form here".
Armed with only an
espontoon, he was
immediately attacked by 6 to 8 bayonets. The
Americans took the...
- duty,
while the men were
armed with a gilt-hilted sword, as well as an
espontoon,
which was
exchanged for a
fusil in battle. New soldiers, or cadets, wore...
