A German battle axe, 1st half of the 17th century. Semi-circular, somewhat damaged, axe blade with a heavy quadrangular chiselled spike. There is a belt hook, restored in places, on the right side. The massive, riveted iron shaft has a twisted end. The grip has a cloverleaf shaped, perforated guard plate and a chiselled spiral pommel. Iron grip cover with braided ferrules. Length 55 cm. historic, historical, 17th century, axe, ax, axes, ax, tool, tools, military, militaria, fighting device, object, objects, stills, battle ax, battle axe, poleaxe, battle axes, b,

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