A German halberd, circa 1400–1420
Wide, double-edged thrust blade, slightly ridged towards the head. Blade with straight edge. Mark “MD” struck on one side, with an additional brand alongside. Two forged angular shaft lugs, each with a square attachment hole on the reverse. Surface acid-cleaned. Replaced octagonal shaft. Length of head 42 cm, overall length 221 cm. A similar example with identical brands illustrated in: Müller/Kölling, Europäische Hieb- und Stichwaffen, p. 181, no. 75.
Provenance: From a Vienna private collection.
355396
Condition: II - III
Wide, double-edged thrust blade, slightly ridged towards the head. Blade with straight edge. Mark “MD” struck on one side, with an additional brand alongside. Two forged angular shaft lugs, each with a square attachment hole on the reverse. Surface acid-cleaned. Replaced octagonal shaft. Length of head 42 cm, overall length 221 cm. A similar example with identical brands illustrated in: Müller/Kölling, Europäische Hieb- und Stichwaffen, p. 181, no. 75.
Provenance: From a Vienna private collection.
355396
Condition: II - III
