In Medieval times, the symbol for steel was often depicted as a cross within a circle, representing the strength and durability of the material. This symbol was commonly used in heraldry and alchemy to signify the qualities associated with steel, such as protection, resilience, and purity. The cross symbolized the Christian faith and the circle represented eternity and wholeness, further emphasizing the enduring nature of steel.
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Medieval people knew of copper, silver, gold, iron, lead, tin, zinc, mercury, and possibly others. Alloys of these metals, such as brass and bronze, were known. Steel, an iron alloy with a carbon content, was also known, and the blast furnace for steel manufacture was a medieval invention. Antimony might have been known, because there is clear evidence of its use in ancient times, but we have no records of it prior to the Renaissance.
The wooden section of medieval polearms can be referred to as a the 'stave' or 'shaft'. The overall weapon may in turn be referred to as a spear, a lance or a javelin dependant on the context of its use and its relative scale.
A crescent symbol on a coat of arms could denote that the holder is a second son, and looks like to crescents, one inside the other, usually facing diagonally to the right, or facing upward.
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