A German or Italian mace, 2nd half of the 16th century Large striking head with six curved flanges. The points have copper-solder reinforcements of quadrangular section. Hollow forged, lightly tapered shaft with holes for a lanyard. Helically grooved grip with incised decoration. Hemispherical, grooved pommel. Length cm. 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, clipping, cut out, cut-ou, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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