A rare North Italian halberd alabarda, circa 1530-50. The head formed with the leading edge swept up to a reinforced narrow point, a small in-curled projection above, down-curved rear fluke also with reinforced point and a small projection at the base of the upper edge, two small basal lugs differing left and right, faceted rectangular socket fitted with four later short straps, tapering central spike cut on both sides with a pair of flutes with medial ridge between, and the socket and the rear portion of the head decorated on both sides with pun, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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