A German horseman's war hammer, 1st half of the 16th century Short, slightly curved beak-shaped fluke of quadrangular section attached to a robust square socket. On the reverse side quadrangular hammer head with distinct impact marks. Laterally inserted belt hook. Oakwood haft with broad iron side straps retained by rivets and reinforced with a ridge on the front and back. The grip with inlaid letter "E" or number "3". Haft with holes for a thong. Length 58 cm. historic, historical, tool, tools, military, militaria, fighting device, object, objec, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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