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Caltrop
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Caltrop

anonymous · c. 1700 - c. 1858 · iron (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Caltrops or crow's feet were scattered on the deck of ships to impede boarders. This specimen has barbs. Other types have four sharp points.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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caltrop
Credit lineCaltrop. c. 1700 - c. 1858. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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