Lot Nr.2751

A German halberd

circa 1520
Long tapered spike, single-edged with a robust spine. The blade with slightly slanted leading edge, a robust rear fluke struck with a smith's mark on one side. Bevelled socket with four strong side straps. Original ash wood shaft (shortened). Length 189.5 cm.
Rare and early type of halberd. A similar example depicted in John Waldman, Hafted Weapons in Medieval and Renaissance Europe, ill. 68a.

Condition: II

Limit: 1300 EURO

2600 EURO