early billA voulge is a type of polearm that was primarily used in 15th century France. The voulge usually had a narrow, single edged blade, sometimes with an additional cutting edge on the back. The blade was fitted into a socket on a shaft. Often, the weapon featured reinforcements on the shaft, called langets, and a round hand guard at the base of the blade. Soldiers who used this weapon were called voulgiers. The weapon was used, among others, by French