Just some musings from a history addled mind.
Caltrops - I am not sure on the game mechanics of this but it would be awesome if there was a weapon you could throw down and anytime any one (friend or foe) stepped on them, they would take some minor damage but a horse going over it would take half damage. Could also make it a breakable object for obvious reasons.
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loginThroat Hooking Shield/Spike-Shield - This is a strange weapon that appears to have seen little use on the field of battle but was popular in the lists. Since CRPG has weapons for lists as well as the field, it would be cool to see it in there. Essentially, it could be a polearm or a 2Hed, whichever, and serve as a broad shield but also a slow moving weapon to strike the enemy. It would definitely be a bonus to 2Hers always having to deal with pesky archers/throwers while climbing ladders.
Go to Plates 164 & 165 @
http://www.scribd.com/doc/6498917/Medieval-Combat-A-15th-C-Illustrated-Manual-of-Sword-Fighting-and-CloseQuarter-Combat-Hans-Talhoffer
