A South German or Swiss halberd, circa 1490/1500 Robust thrusting spike, the tip of the blade somewhat bent and broken off. Straight blade with sturdy fluke on the reverse. Angular socket with two broad side straps. The blade cracked in the centre with old repair. Old hardwood haft. Length 205 cm. historic, historical, pole weapon, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, metal, 16th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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