A German halberd,circa 1520 Long tapered spike,single-edged with a robust spine. The blade with slightly slanted leading edge,a robust rear fluke struck with a smith's mark on one side. Bevelled socket with four strong side straps. Original ash wood shaft(shortened). Length cm. Rare and early type of halberd. A similar example depicted in John Waldman,Hafted Weapons in Medieval and Renaissance Europe,ill. 68a,historic,historical,16th century,pole weapon,weapons,arms,weapon,arm,fighting device,military,militaria,object,objects,stills,c,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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