medieval flail with 2 starsThe weapon known as the war flail developed in the 12th century from the peasant threshing flail and remained in use until the 17th century. This medieval weapon is often, though incorrectly, called a morning star, especially the variant where the head is connected to the handle by a chain (ball and chain flail). The medieval war flail was a shorter weapon consisting of a wooden handle connected by a chain, rope, or leather strap to one or more