Swords were used in combat during Hamlet's time. These are also the common weapon of choice. Hamlet was ordered to partake in a fencing match between him and Laertes towards the end of the play.
Gerard Pique of FC Barcelona carries his sons Sasha and Milan as he walks onto the pitch prior to the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF at Camp Nou on April 18, 2015 in Barcelona, Catalonia.