Original French U.S. Revolutionary War Partizan Spontoon Head - Similar Example in “Swords & Blades of the American Revolution” by George C. Neumann - 20”
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Original Item: Only One Available. A partisan (also partizan) is a type of polearm that was used in Europe in the 16th, 17th, and 18th century. It consisted of a spearhead mounted on a long shaft, usually wooden, with protrusions on the sides which aided in parrying sword thrusts. Like the halberd, it quickly became obsolete with the arrival of practical firearms, although it stayed in use for many years as a ceremonial weapon. In profile, the head of a partisan may look similar to that of a ranseur, spontoon, ox tongue, or septum; however, unlike a ranseur, the lower parts of the head have a sharpened edge.
This is an outstanding French style Partizan head dating to the late 17th century or early 18th century. A very similar example is featured on Page 207 of “Swords & Blades of the American Revolution” by George C. Neumann, where it is referred to as a “European Partizan Circa 1670-1700”. Examples like this saw extensive use during the American Revolutionary War.
“The partizan was a polearm for honor guards and officers during the 1600s. In a pure form it was completely symmetrical, with a tall spear point and lateral projections at its base. Here are seen the characteristics high median ridge, triple base projections, and mounting socket which greatly influenced the French and German halberd patterns of the 18th century.”
The partizan head is 20” long and retains both sides of the long securing bands, one having three nail holes and one having four. An outstanding piece to have survived so well all this time.
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