Parade Halberd
Dated: circa 1590
Culture: German
The iron head has a long fluke with lanceolate apical blade with a strong ridge running the full length on each side, with concave blade with a shaped prong above and below and triangular beak slanted downwards. The whole head is etched overall with scrolling strapwork on a blackened ground and with figures in contemporary costume within cartouches. The head is riveted to the haft retaining original brass washers.
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