An Italian brandistocco circa 1600-1620. The head formed of a central spike with a pronounced medial ridge extending from the socket over its length on both sides, a pair of up-turned basal lugs at the head of a narrow indented neck, the latter in turn developing to form a pair of wing-like blades pierced and indented at the base and with rearward-curled tips and subsidiary prongs, faceted tubular socket extending to form a pair of long straps (each neatly repaired), and the central portion of the head punched with panels of scrollwork involving , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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