A Polish mace, 17th century. Twelve flange striking head. The grooved top piece has a drop shaped finial. Hollow forged handle, round, then octagonal with chiselled decorative balusters between. Leather-covered wooden grip with attached silk brocade lanyard. Length 54 cm. historic, historical, 17th 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-out, cut-outs, metal, metals, weapon, arms, weapons, arms, ornamented,

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License: Licensed
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