"Fechtbüch"
 

von Baumans, c1440-1460

Universitätsbibliothek Augsburg: Cod. I.6.4° 2 A relatively unknown manuscript also known as the Codex Wallerstein, comprised of at least two portions, one that appears to be dated c1380, and the second portion dated sometime in the first half of the 15th century. It is written in German and contains extraordinary images, many depicting fully armoured individuals engaged using longsword, spear and pole-axe weapons.

Note: Permission to publish the above digital image, as well as the rest of the manuscript and their illustrations online on the AEMMA's online library was graciously granted by the Universitätsbibliothek Augsburg. The images are available for scientific and academic research purposes only and remain the property of Universitätsbibliothek Augsburg.

Released: December 22, 2000
Updated: July 9, 2004