A German halberd, circa 1580
Long, quadrangular thrusting spike. Axe blade with strongly concave edge and circular piercings. On the reverse, a slightly curved fluke with three circular piercings. Angular socket with reinforcing ring and four recessed langets. The uppermost rivets backed with finely openwork brass plates. Original shaft (renewed at the end of the langets) of octagonal section. Shaft at the base and langets with partly heavy wear. Length 219 cm.
352004
Condition: II -
Long, quadrangular thrusting spike. Axe blade with strongly concave edge and circular piercings. On the reverse, a slightly curved fluke with three circular piercings. Angular socket with reinforcing ring and four recessed langets. The uppermost rivets backed with finely openwork brass plates. Original shaft (renewed at the end of the langets) of octagonal section. Shaft at the base and langets with partly heavy wear. Length 219 cm.
352004
Condition: II -
