heavy war hammerA maul is a war hammer with a heavy head. This particular example features a spear like point, though the tip is broader than that of the cavalry lance another type of war hammer. From the late 14th century onward, the weapon was mainly used by infantry. During the uprising in Paris in 1382, the rebels seized 3,000 mauls from the citys armory, earning them the nickname Maillotins. Later that same year, the chronicler Froissart mentioned mauls at the