Large winged spearhead of the early Middle Ages, approx. 61 cm
The so-called winged or lugged spear, which was used primarily as a lunge gun and often associated with the Nordics, is actually of frank Carolingian origin. Adopted by the Vikings, it continued to be used - both as a war spear and as a fighter launcher - until the High Middle Ages.
On the battlefield, protruding protrusions on both sides of the soquee were intended both to prevent excessive penetration into an attack (which would make it harder to pull the spear) and to trim enemy blows on the melee. When used for hunting ( such as a so-called boar spear, specifically designed for wild boar and thick hunting), these side wings were not only designed to prevent the speartip from penetrating too deep into the quarry, but also offered the hunter an additional level of control and protection against a wounded and frantic animal.

