Circa 16th century German or French style halberd on a shortened haft. The blade measures measures 4 - 1/2" and the beak measures 2 - 3/4" in length. The squared point measures approximately 21 - 1/2". The blade is struck with various decorations that resemble crosses which are encountered on German and French halberds. The beak exhibits the same decorations. The halberd is secured to the 24" squared wooden haft by two iron straps of different lengths. The left strap measures approximately 12" and is secured by four iron screws while the right side measures approximately 5" and is secured by 2 iron screws. CONDITION: The hand forged iron blade, beak, point, and straps exhibit delamination marks as well as areas of pitting and surface rust. The left strap exhibits a repair. The haft, which was most likely added later, exhibits handling wear along with scratches and dents in the wood. Overall good. PROVENANCE: Ex-Lattimer Collection. JLD Name Value Blade Length 23" Overall Length 47" Paperwork
Circa 16th century German or French style halberd on a shortened haft. The blade measures measures 4 - 1/2" and the beak measures 2 - 3/4" in length. The squared point measures approximately 21 - 1/2". The blade is struck with various decorations that resemble crosses which are encountered on German and French halberds. The beak exhibits the same decorations. The halberd is secured to the 24" squared wooden haft by two iron straps of different lengths. The left strap measures approximately 12" and is secured by four iron screws while the right side measures approximately 5" and is secured by 2 iron screws. CONDITION: The hand forged iron blade, beak, point, and straps exhibit delamination marks as well as areas of pitting and surface rust. The left strap exhibits a repair. The haft, which was most likely added later, exhibits handling wear along with scratches and dents in the wood. Overall good. PROVENANCE: Ex-Lattimer Collection. JLD Name Value Blade Length 23" Overall Length 47" Paperwork
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