A Southern German battle flail, circa 1520/30 Iron, polygonal striking head on a riveted chain. The forged twisted iron shaft retaining the original leather covering with cord underlay and a pommel of a two-handed sword of ca. 1520. Patinated, with vestiges of red lead coating. Shaft length 55 cm. Rare example of a flail weapon from the period of the Peasants' War. historic, historical, 16th century, axe, ax, axes, ax, tool, tools, military, militaria, fighting device, object, objects, stills, battle ax, battle axe, poleaxe, battle axes, battle axes, poleaxes, ,

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